Alice (1976) Season 2 Episode 8 Love Is Sweeping The Counter

Alice season 2 episode 8, titled Love Is Sweeping The Counter, starts off with Alice and her colleague meeting with a new possible investor. Alice is hopeful that this investor will be able to help her expand her business and open a second location. While waiting for the investor to arrive, Alice receives a text from her ex-boyfriend, Nick. The text brings up old memories for Alice and she starts to question her current relationship with her boyfriend, Rand.

Meanwhile, at the diner, the staff is getting ready for Valentine’s Day. The diner is decorated with heart-shaped decorations and the menu is filled with love-themed specials. As the day progresses, a lot of couples come in to celebrate their love. This includes a couple that is celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, a young couple on their first date, and a couple that just got engaged.

However, not all love stories end happily. A married couple comes into the diner, and it is evident that there is trouble in paradise. The husband is being distant and the wife is upset. Alice tries to intervene, but the husband tells Alice to mind her own business. Meanwhile, Alice's colleague is starting to make a connection with the newly engaged couple, and he helps them plan their wedding.

As the day goes on, Alice continues to think about her relationship. She talks to her friends about her concerns and they tell her that she needs to figure out her true feelings. Alice starts to question if she can truly be in love with Rand or if she is just in love with the idea of being in a relationship. She also can’t stop thinking about the text from Nick and what it means.

Throughout the episode, we see various glimpses of love, from the married couple that is struggling to hold on to their love to the newly engaged couple that is full of hope and happiness. We also see Alice questioning her own love life and wondering if she is truly happy with Rand.

The episode ends with Alice finally having the important meeting with the investor. Alice tells him about her plans for the future and her hopes of expanding the business. The investor seems interested, but he also tells Alice that he thinks she needs to take a break from her busy life and focus on her personal life. Alice is taken aback, but as she thinks about it more, she realizes that the investor may be right.

Alice then goes to a park to clear her mind. As she sits on a bench, she sees Nick walking towards her. This is a moment that Alice has been dreading, but also hoping for. Nick and Alice have a heartfelt conversation about their past relationship and where they stand today. This conversation helps Alice realize that she needs to be true to herself and her own feelings.

Later, Alice goes to Rand and tells him that she needs to take a break from their relationship. Rand is hurt, but he understands. Alice then goes back to the diner, where her colleague is still helping the newly engaged couple plan their wedding. Alice joins in on the planning and as she does, she realizes that love isn’t just about being in a relationship. It’s about all the people in her life that she loves, including her friends, family, and colleagues.

Love Is Sweeping The Counter is an episode that is all about love, in all its various forms. It’s about the ups and downs of relationships, the hope and happiness of new beginnings, and the importance of taking time to figure out what you truly want in life. The episode is a great reminder that love can be found everywhere, even in the most unexpected places.