It's all happening!

Ellen and Emmanuel had their first date at the restaurant Republic of Pie, which was Ellen's suggestion because even if it was a horrible date, she would still get pie. Ellen brought a book along to read as she waited outside the cafe. She heard an adorable accented voice call her name and looked up to see Emmanuel. They went inside the cafe. Emmanuel and Ellen had such great conversations — bringing up topics she thought about hours before. However, the date was tinged with disappointment — Ellen ordered a marrionberry pie, and it was only so-so.

Ellen and Emmanuel booked a sunset champagne cruise on the Seine while visiting Paris. They did not, however, realize that this was the night of the World Cup, which France ended up winning. Fans clogged the streets, singing, waving flags, and setting off flares, making the trip to the docks even more stressful. Finally on the boat, they viewed historical landmarks of Paris while listening to a chorus of drunken cheers. Emmanuel suggested they go to the interior cafe of the ship to get a bit more privacy. For the past few months, he had been asking her jokingly if she would marry him. He asked again, and she said yes. He pulled out her grandmother's ring, and she knew that this time he was asking for real.