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Jason ultimately decides not to attend the funeral, not ready to fully commit to Ellie, and their relationship falls apart.Mikey has a serious conversation with his wife during their dinner, causing her to admit that she no longer loves him.
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The next day, Jason and Daniel make a book cover pitch to a new author, who happens to be Ellie.Mikey and Daniel help Jason by encouraging him to tell her of his love at her weekly book readings, which are sparsely attended.However, upon their arrival, the reading is full and Jason is unable to figure out a way to talk with her.A voiceover explains that he has been waiting for a long time, but to explain why, he needs to go back to the beginning.Jason begins by telling the audience that every relationship reaches the "So..." moment, where someone in the relationship will want to take the relationship to a more serious place.This period of courtship is sometimes seen as a precursor to engagement.Dating as an institution is a relatively recent phenomenon which has mainly emerged in the last few centuries.He decides to make a scene by improvising a book reading, referencing their first meeting and requesting that they start over by meeting in Gramercy Park.Returning to the beginning, Jason is waiting for Ellie in Gramercy Park.It is a form of courtship, consisting of social activities done by the couple, either alone or with others.The protocols and practices of dating, and the terms used to describe it, vary considerably from country to country and over time.
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