At the start of the episode we see a happy, chirpy, enthusiastic Miranda with her toast spoons. Miranda then tells the viewers that Mike and her are still together but when he tells her that he loves her, he freaks out and says something irrelevant and a little random. Miranda then tells us that her and Stevie have fallen out due to Stevie thinking that Miranda has ignored her since she has been dating Mike. We then see a flashback of the Disco Karaoke finals where Miranda and Stevie are dancing in the style of Dirty Dancing, so far so good, when Stevie goes for the big and memorable Dirty Dancing lift, Mike appears which leads to Miranda forgetting about Stevie to talk to Mike and well, that leaves Stevie face flat on the floor. We then see a flashback of Miranda in one of Penny's parties, Miranda then has a tennis racket and says to the waiter, "I'll serve drinks" which then she then hits the drinks with the tennis racket. Well, Miranda has never been 'sophisticated' in Penny's parties has she? Remember when Miranda stuffed peanuts down her bra? Miranda making accessories out of the snacks in the party? We are then in the restaurant where Gary is busy making sure that everything is sorted for the grand re-opening. Miranda and Mike mock Gary saying that naming the restaurant 'Gary's' sounds like a greasy spoon, which Gary is actually naming the restaurant, Gary's. In the shop, we then meet a very familiar face, Raymond Blanc which leads to Penny being over excited and questioning him whether he would attend her dinner in the evening. Which leads to Penny stalking poor Raymond. With Miranda and Stevie still not communicating, Miranda decides that she will change her duvet on her own without Stevie or without anyone else for that matter. Sound simple doesn't it? But come on, its Miranda we're talking about here.
We then have the brilliant and hilarious Dominic Coleman back, playing the same character (I assume...), he's gotten all caught up with Miranda's relationship problems. The character in the show is very hilarious and has some of the best lines and moments within the episode. Penny then enters and then his character steps the boot in and says that she can't move on with Mike because she has a pushy mother - Penny. Mike then enters and does the same thing saying Miranda can't move on from Mike because... then Miranda interrupts and what happens next? He says that they're setting up a Take That tribute band, which is very entertaining to say the least. Miranda then hands Mike a letter that she thinks is the letter explaining that they should break up which actually, she's given him the wrong letter. She gave him the letter that was meant to be sent to British Gas. Oops! Mike then leaves with Miranda following him trying to explain that she wants to break up with him, but who walks past and distracts Mike? Raymond Blanc of course. We then see Penny with binoculars stalking Raymond, which she then falls into a rubbish bin which is quite hilarious. One reason why we shouldn't stalk our famous celebs.
We then go back to Miranda's shop with Gary walking in being all stressed about the restaurant and Rose keeps texting him. With no time and needing of help, Gary asks Miranda if she can help him later on before the restaurant re-opening. When Gary leaves what does Miranda say? "It's one of the reasons I love you"...Stevie then asks Miranda, "How do you see Mike?" and Miranda sees Mike as a happy, sort of boring and just having a cup of tea in front of the TV. Stevie then asks Miranda, "How do you see Gary?" and of course, Miranda and Gary are not sitting in front of the TV...of course not! Gary is 'dressed' up in a sort of Rambo costume I feel...well, I say costume...they snarl, and passionately snog. Even the notion! I quite like Mike and Miranda together, I think they make a really good couple and they are just like each other in a way. Even though at times I thought they were making the whole Miranda/Mike relationship a bit "quirky". Miranda then confesses to Stevie that she's madly in love with Gary...and Stevie says something that I think most people have been thinking, "I've been waiting three years for this!". Mike is back and Miranda is prepared to end their relationship but a text from Mike's father stops the situation. Mike's father texts Mike saying Daisy, the dog has died. Which makes it even more awkward for Miranda. Gary comes into the shop and is quite upset that Miranda didn't go and help him, so he tells her to not bother - Rose is going to help him instead. A determined and freshly Febreezed Miranda heads to the restaurant to tell Gary how she truly feels about him. Does it go smoothly? Of course not...who comes into the restaurant? Raymond Blanc of course. Nothing seems to run smoothly in this episode just because of Mr Blanc. Penny then approaches Raymond as she was disguised as the coat stand - very clever Penny, well done to you... Stevie then plans a picnic for Miranda and Gary to out-romance Rose. Stevie couldn't find any doves so what's the next option? Geese. So, a terrified Gary (It's the hissing!) and Miranda flee from the picnic and the doves...I mean geese. So, they head to the restaurant and Miranda is still, yes still trying to tell Gary how much she loves him. Could it get any more awkward? Of course n...of course it could!
Gary goes to wipe the cream from his face, Miranda turns so she can't see behind her. Someone (Mike) puts their hands over Miranda's eyes and without Mike asking Miranda to guess who he is, what does she do? She says how much she loves 'him' (Gary). Which is kind of ironic as Miranda has been trying to tell Miranda how much she loves Mike throughout the episode and when she thought she was telling Gary how much she loved him, she told Mike. Hilarious. A bit Friends-style but it was just hilarious to see Miranda's reaction. Rose then enters the restaurant, Miranda then says to Stevie, "Do something!" and what does Stevie do? Snog Gary of course...to a shocked Miranda, in the flat Miranda states that Miranda is going to get her own back and snog Stevie's Gary, Gary Barlow. As the row escalates, Miranda sees no option but to speak fake French as she thinks that Stevie won't understand and think Miranda is very angry with her and she's offensive towards her. Mike then comes home and Miranda thinks that Mike is going to propose to her, luckily he isn't proposing her, he's just going tying his shoelace. Phew. Mike then tells Miranda that he's taken a job in Africa, he then asks Miranda if he would like to stay but she is adamant for him to go as its something he has always wanted to do, plus it gives more of a chance for Miranda to be with Gary. At the restaurant opening, Miranda tells Gary exactly how she feels about him and Rose walks in and witnesses it. Awkward...
At the restaurant opening, Penny leaves the restaurant and who does she find going to meet Raymond? Only Mr Gary Barlow! There have been reports before the series aired that Gary was going to be in the episode, I think it would of been better if there was no spoilers about Gary being in the episode it would of been much more of a reaction. I do think that they did want to keep it a secret but sadly it leaked. However, it was very good to see Gary in an episode of Miranda. Miranda then snogs Gary in front of Stevie's shocked expression. So, I guess they got their own back on each other now. So, we still don't know Gary's response to Miranda's outburst, we just have to wait and see in the last episode of the third series!
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