An interesting development occurs at the bar, as PJ accidentally brought up, and then confessed to Bobby, the real reason behind the Italy invite. Of course, she explained that her whole having-feelings-for-him was all in the past now – “water under the bridge.” Bobby isn’t upset, as much as very surprised. He wants to pursue the conversation but PJ is distracted by the extra and unexpected estrogen appearance in the form of Jo, Andy’s “work wife”. PJ isn’t thrilled with Jo’s arrival, and pulls Andy aside to grill him. Andy insists that it’s not a “booty call”, they are just friends, and he’d never cheat on Meredith. But then he leaves with Jo, which alarms PJ further. And before she can catch her breath over the events of the evening, Bobby’s older brother, Jack (Billy Burke) swoops in and kisses PJ. Not that she minds. No, not at all.
So as the wedding gets closer, Bobby’s naturally sunny disposition is starting to ever-so-slightly cloud over. PJ is expertly calming and supportive with him, yet she’s dying to broach the subject of cute older brother Jack. But at the briefest mention of his name, Bobby talks about how many women his brother dates, alluding to Jack’s status as “player”. PJ is torn, there are so many red flags here, but Jack is very persistent and very charming. He offers to fly Peej to the East Coast for a Yankees/Red Sox game, and when she can’t he shows up at her apartment to take her out for Italian and blues.
Meanwhile, Andy decides to do a little growing up, and realizes that maybe Meredith’s wish for couples counseling might be warranted. Martin Mull (Fernwood 2 Night, The Ellen Show, American Dad) has a hilarious turn as their annoying, guitar-playing marriage therapist. The good thing is their bond is strengthened by their mutual hatred for the man. This marriage is looking brighter.
And that brings us back to all the wedding festivities at the Newman ranch. Everyone is gathering in the beautiful setting, the only potential problem is Bobby’s perpetually annoying, perpetually drunk, and perpetually marrying father, George (Christopher McDonald, Happy Gilmore, Broken Flowers, The Bronx is Burning). Best man Jack is supposed to be on “Dad patrol”, but he isn’t taking his duties all that seriously. And friction between Jack and Bobby grows as the weekend goes on.
The friction that is usually present between Steph and Kenny is still there, but is now manifested in style advice, she warns him against wearing sandals, and thinks his jacket is too loud. He, in turn, warns Bobby’s father that “this one’s evil.” Unfortunately this just makes George chase after Steph, until he chases after Elsa’s mom, Elsa, and mostly anyone else with breasts. And speaking of style, this gang knows how to change clothes! Even Brando seems to have an endless supply of concert tees. AND he even wears a nice sport coat on occasion.
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