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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another layer to this is the fact that Angela's parents, Graham and Patty, also knew each other in high school. I haven't re-watched as an adult (but parts of this show are seared in my brain) , so I may need someone to confirm that  P&G did NOT date in high school because Patty was super popular and wouldn't have given Graham a second chance.

I also don't remember whether that was discussed in front of kids, but I think it's a dynamic they were aware of--goofy dad, still kind of feeling like he's out of his league but not realizing that he's actually become more attractive over the years(?)

Graham is also having a weird moment with someone he is attracted to (not Patty) which Angela sees and definitely feels weird about--not sure if that would make her more interested in being with someone who feels stable/safe or make her more inclined to explore what she can before she is tied down.

I think I need to rewatch. I feel like certain parts will be more painful to watch from the parent/adult perspective![/quote]

Yes, they went to the same high school and Patty was extremely popular and completely out of Graham's league. In the show finale Patty was supposed to meet (non-romantically) with thethe hot guy that Patty did date in HS. Back then, he drove a motorcycle and was a reckless driver. However, the guy cancels the meeting because he took decongestants and was afraid to drive. Such a great little side-story!

Also, mr "safe guy" is clearly falling in love with his restaurant partners. The affair is not there, yet, but it's pretty clear that was where the show would be headed in the next season, so it's a surprise that they planned to have them divorced. So the adult story line actually shows that mr hot changed, and also, that mr safe was not as safe as we thought. But once again, the potential appeal of Brian for Angela is not that he is "safe". It's that he is smart and introspective, like Angela.[/quote]

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