13: The Music Box

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Synopsis
Ed (Tom Cavanagh) is torn between his longing for Carol (Julie Bowen) and his budding romance with the beautiful assistant district attorney Bonnie (guest star Rena Sofer, "Melrose Place") but his relationships really get awkward when he tries to retrieve Carol`s expensive stolen music box by pushing Bonnie to get involved -- allowing the two women to finally meet and size each other up. Back at the alley, young Warren (guest star Justin Long) is rejected and dejected when he tries to join a bowling league team with a pretty classmate and instead is forced to sign up with a team of older, gross and unkempt members.

Overview
Bonnie and Ed continue to form their new relationship, though Ed continues to find Bonnie`s alternately frosty and warm demeanors confusing and frustrating. Their courtroom arguments continue, even when they`re on the same side of the case involving Carol`s stolen music box. In the end, Ed and Bonnie cement their relationship in a more permanent way. Warren continues trying to make inroads with Jessica, who is still with the football types at Stuckeyville High. He signs up for a bowling league to try to spend time with her, but gets put on a different team. Phil and Ed both help Warren along the road to romance. Nancy and Mike have a deal involving throwing out any items which haven`t been used or worn in the last 5 years. Mike tries to wear and use everything he owns, so as not to have to throw it out. Molly continues to get tough on Carol, regarding her feelings about Ed and Bonnie`s blossoming amour.

Songs "Dressed Up Like Nebraska" - Josh Rouse at end of episode, during Ed and Bonnie`s romantic interlude "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" - John Lee Hooker In background at Hurley`s Trivia Ten Bucks Mike bets Ed he can`t approach a stranger on a park bench and touch the man`s bald spot (Ed up $50). Legal Update Ed gets Bonnie involved in the case involving Carol`s music box. The case against their suspect is weak, until Ed convinces him to confess. Stubbs Schemes Phil tries to get Jessica, Steve, and their bowling partners to give him $100 in exchange for allowing them to sign up for a league. Fine Food and Drink Episode 13 was a gastric delight: bundt cake, calamari, beef jerky, gnocchi, egg rolls, nacho cheese, wonton soup, kielbasa, buckets of fried chicken, and hot dogs. Ed and Matt imbibed Rob Roys and martinis. Nicknames Trish Matatopolis, of the Badass Cowboys Bowling League, dubs Warren "Lucky Charm". Warren calls Phil "Stubby" as he attempts to get Phil to put him on Jessica`s team. Warren later calls Ed "Eric". Dave Alert! The name of the bar, Hurley`s, is a reference from the old NBC days: Dave used to send the camera crew on assorted errands to a Rockefeller Center bar of the same name.

Quotes "Well, if I didn't just buy beachfront property in Coincidence City!" - Warren Cheswick (said when running into Jessica and friends registering for the bowling leagues) "You have nice eyes." - Ed Stevens (to the chief of police, after asking one question too many) "Congratulations, Ed. You've just inherited my collection of hilarious drinking birds." - Dr. Mike Burton (trying to pawn off old kitsch to avoid throwing it out, based on Nancy`s 5 year rule) "Don't go there, girlfriend!" - Molly Hudson (to Carol, who speculates on Ed and Bonnie`s relationship) "I changed my mind. That's what we women do." - Bonnie Hane (Explaining to Carol why she didn`t throw the book at the thief) "Ed, it's 11:40. We got 20 minutes to save Bobby Hull Hockey from the junkyard...wait, wait a minute. Is your hair mussed up?" - Dr. Mike Burton (as he comes to the door, interrupting Ed and Bonnie from their passionate embrace) "Tonight, young Ed Stevens becomes a man!" - Dr. Mike Burton (upon realizing just what Ed and Bonnie are up to.) Pop Culture References Michael Dukakis The VW Beetle Tom Green Lenny Bruce "Don`t Worry, Be Happy" Nora Ephron Falcone (Husband, Father, Undercover FBI agent) Dennis the Menace My Cousin Vinnie Bobby Hull The Sopranos The Iron Chef The Itty Bitty Book Light The Macarena dance