He didn't do anything, it was me! I pooped my pants in this enclosed office!
— Maya
Rebecca is at her house stressing out about her upcoming wedding happening in less than two weeks. When a delivery man named Patrick shows up she to him her vents frustrations. Rebecca dismisses Patrick's theory that the wedding date being moved up is related to her boss Nathaniel. When Patrick asks why she doesn't get help to plan her nuptials Rebecca tells him she professionals planners weren't willing to work within the time frame. Plus her mother is busy getting beauty treatments and Paula is studying for her finals. Later at Home Base, Rebecca learns about DIY from Heather and decides to follow that wedding plan. After buying supplies from a craft store she runs into Valencia who is still struggling to accept Rebecca is marrying Josh.
At the Our Lady of West Covina school, Josh is with Father Brah and Sara helping out at the kids basketball practice. Brah advises he be more involved with the wedding plans but Josh assures him he's doing his part. At Whitefeather & Associates, Nathaniel is in his office distracted by thoughts of Rebecca. He drinks a cleansing smoothie he concocted and asks Paula where Rebecca is. Nathaniel lectures the staff about their work ethic when he's told Rebecca has called out. When Rebecca shows up later she explains to Nathaniel she's been busy with wedding plans. She dismisses Nathaniel's suggestion that she moved up her wedding date because she kissed him. At work Rebecca attempts to continue working on her wedding but has underwhelming results.
Recurring themes
Songs
"Man Nap" Performed by: Darryl, Tim and Jim Writers: Bloom, Schlesinger, Dolgen and McKenna
Darryl, Tim and Jim convince Nathaniel to get some much needed rest.
"(Tell Me I'm Okay) Patrick" Performed by: Rebecca Bunch Writers: Rachel Bloom, Jack Dolgen and Adam Schlesinger
Rebecca asks her delivery man Patrick to reassure her.
Continuing or debuting plot points in this episode:
Previously:
Rebecca and Nathaniel's elevator kiss in the previous episode "Josh Is the Man Of My Dreams, Right?" is still on both of thier minds although she is in denial about it.
Valencia still struggles to deal with Rebecca and Josh's engagement but eventually not only accepts it by the end of this episode becomes thier wedding planner.
Foreshadowing:
Rebecca wanting to have a 'normal' wedding hints at her struggles to be perceived as normal herself which ties into a revelation about her past in the Season Two finale "Can Josh Take A Leap Of Faith?".
Heather points out Rebecca's father Silas hasn't RSVP'ed to the wedding hinting at his reveal at the end of the episode.
Recurring jokes that are featured in this episode:
Poopsgiving: Due to stress and drinking his homemade vegetable smoothie Nathaniel has stomach pain and flatulence problems which leads up to him defecating in his pants.
Rebecca, unsatisfied with Paula's ideas to build a case against Josh, turns to Nathaniel for help crafting a truly evil plan. Meanwhile, Josh finds becoming a priest is harder than he thought.
Directed by: Stuart McDonald - Written by: Dan Gregor and Doug Mand
Just as Rebecca tries to be more realistic and practical, Trent throws a wrench into her plans. At the same time Josh and Valencia reckon with their shared history.
Directed by: Audrey Wauchope - Written by: Erin Ehrlich
Rebecca, Paula, Heather and Valencia participate in a séance after a spooky discovery. Darryl takes his parenting duties to an extreme, while Nathaniel is determined to prove to his father he's the best person to run the law firm.
As Rebecca contemplates her feelings about her career, Paula is forced to deal with a big client. Josh tries to get back in the dating game, while Heather and Hector deal with insurance.
Directed by: Stuart McDonald - Written by: Elisabeth Kiernan Averick
As Rebecca contemplates her feelings about her career, Paula is forced to deal with a big client. Josh tries to get back in the dating game, while Heather and Hector deal with insurance.
Directed by: Erin Ehrlich - Written by: Ilana Pena
Heather and Valencia both have changes in their lives which leaves Rebecca reeling. Meanwhile, Paula has to adjust to some good news/bad news from her eldest son.
Rebecca gets more than she bargained for during a day out with Darryl. Josh lends a helping hand to Paula, while Heather encourages Nathaniel to be a nice person.
Directed by: Stuart McDonald - Written by: Rene Gube
Greg returns to West Covina, which forces Rebecca to question things she thought she knew about people she has loved in her life. Meanwhile, Valencia and Josh make some shocking discoveries while at their high school reunion.
Directed by: Stuart McDonald - Written by: Rene Gube
Rebecca supports Paula in her time of need despite, her own personal challenges. Emotions run high when Greg, Josh and Nathaniel have an unfortunate encounter.
Directed by: Stuart McDonald - Written by: Alden Derck & Aline Brosh McKenna
Rebecca gets a call to help her old nemesis out of a complicated situation. Meanwhile, Nathaniel, Josh and Greg attempt to deal with their competing feelings for Rebecca.
Directed by: Marty Pasetta, Jr. - Written by: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger and Jack Dolgen
Rachel Bloom and the cast of the critically acclaimed series perform live versions of fan-favorite songs with incredible staging, multimedia visuals and a live band and orchestra.