From Law & Order SVU to Friends and Gilmore Girls: TV couples who kept viewers guessing for years

In the latest episode of Law and Order: SVU, Olivia and Elliot finally discussed their feelings for one another – and it was a monumental moment that fans of the show have longed for.

For years, the crime-fighting partners’ undeniable chemistry and strong bond left millions around the globe on the edge of their seats wondering, ‘Will these two ever get together?’

And they’re not the only TV pairing that made audience members want to scream at their screens, ‘Just kiss already.’ In fact, over the years, there’s been many on-screen duos who were so obviously meant to be together, but took a torturously long time to figure it out.

Some TV couples, on the other hand, realized they had feelings for one another early on and gave their love a go – only to break up and get back together numerous times throughout the course of the show, making for a wild, rollercoaster ride each time.

As frustrating as it was to watch it all play out, the lingering question of whether or not the couples would finally realize that they’re soulmates was what often kept us tuning in to each episode.

Some ultimately proved to be end game – and to much of the world’s delight, they eventually stopped trying to fight their feelings for one another – while other pairings unfortunately ended in heartbreak, but either way, witnessing the drama unfold was certainly enthralling.

As Olivia and Elliot finally finally discuss their highly anticipated relationship, FEMAIL has revealed all the other TV couples who kept viewers guessing for years

In Thursday night’s episode of Law and Order: SVU, Olivia and Elliot almost shared in a romantic kiss, as they both finally admitted that they have wanted each other all along.

However, Olivia ultimately admitted she was ‘not ready’ to pursue a relationship with her former partner because she was too scared of it not working out and them both getting hurt.

And while it wasn’t necessarily the outcome that ‘Bensler’ shippers were hoping for, it was certainly a step in the right direction. 

As Olivia and Elliot finally discuss their highly anticipated relationship, FEMAIL has revealed all the other TV couples who kept viewers guessing for years – from Carrie and Mr. Big in Sex And The City, and Ross and Rachel in Friends.

Olivia and Elliot in Law and Order: SVU

Olivia and Elliot worked together for 12 seasons of Law and Order: SVU – beginning when the show premiered in 1999 but ending in 2011, when actor Christopher Meloni left the show

Ten years later, however, he reprised the role for the spinoff series Law & Order: Organized Crime. His character then reunited with Mariska Hargitay’s in a crossover episode

Olivia and Elliot worked together to solve crimes and put criminals behind bars for 12 seasons of Law and Order: SVU – beginning when the show premiered in 1999 but ending in 2011, when actor Christopher Meloni unfortunately left the show due to contract disagreements.

Many viewers wanted Olivia and Elliot to form a romantic relationship for years, but much to the disappointment of the general pubic, they never became a thing

Ten years later, however, he reprised the role for the spinoff series Law & Order: Organized Crime. His character then reunited with Mariska Hargitay’s in a highly-anticipated crossover episode last year. 

Many viewers have wanted Olivia and Elliot to form a romantic relationship for years, but much to the disappointment of the general public, they never became a thing – likely because Elliot was married to a different woman named Kathy throughout most of the show. 

However, in December – during the mid-season finale of the show’s 24th season – Olivia made a shocking admission, exciting ‘Bensler’ supporters around the globe.

Not only did she confess her feelings for her former partner to fellow officer Amanda Rollins, but she also called Elliot her ‘home.’ 

‘I did feel like Stabler was my home. But he left me and I’m not over it. The thing is, I didn’t have a right or a claim. He is somebody else’s husband,’ she said.

However, in December – during the mid-season finale of the show’s 24th season – Olivia confessed her feelings for her former partner and called him her ‘home’

‘I did feel like Stabler was my home. But he left me and I’m not over it. The thing is, I didn’t have a right or a claim. He is somebody else’s husband,’ she said to fellow officer Amanda Rollins

Between that and the latest moment between them, fans of the pairing finally have some hope – but only time will tell if these two are going to end up together after years of build up

In a dramatic turn of events, Elliot’s wife Kathy was killed off during the crossover, and Olivia explained in the episode that Kathy being gone finally made it ‘possible’ for her and Elliot to potentially get together.

‘It would almost be easier…’ Olivia continued as Amanda interjected: ‘If Kathy hadn’t died? She was the boundary.’

Olivia then added: ‘Now with her gone, it’s like there’s nothing but possibility, which is paralyzing.’

In the latest episode, the two shared in a tender moment, with Elliot telling Olivia, ‘I care for you.’

Right before they kissed, Olivia pulled away, admitting, ‘Elliot, I want to, I want to, but I can’t. What if it doesn’t work out? Elliot, I’m not ready for this.’

Between the near-kiss and Olivia calling Elliot her ‘home,’ fans of the pairing have some hope – but only time will tell if these two are finally going to end up together after years of build up.

Sam and Diane in Cheers

In Cheers, which premiered in 1982 and went on for 11 seasons before concluding in 1993, Sam and Diane’s on-and-off-again romance kept viewers on the edge of their seats

In the first episode of the series, Sam, played by Ted Dawson, offered Diane, portrayed by Shelley Long, a job at Cheers – and it started a rollercoaster-ride relationship

In the NBC series Cheers, which premiered in 1982 and went on for 11 seasons before concluding in 1993, Sam and Diane’s on-and-off-again romance certainly kept viewers on the edge of their seats.

After five seasons of dating on and off, Diane and Sam finally stopped trying to fight their feelings for one another and announced that they were gearing up to get married

In the first episode of the series, Sam, played by Ted Dawson, offered Diane, portrayed by Shelley Long, a job at Cheers – and it started a rollercoaster-ride relationship that was filled with jealousy and passion, and ultimately ended in heartbreak for fans of the pairing.

While the characters appeared to have no interest in each other at first, their constant bickering and picking on one another soon turned to flirting and sexual tension – which almost everyone but them could see.

During first season, it became practically impossible for viewers not to ship the pair, and in the season finale, everyone’s dreams came true when they shared in their first romantic kiss – a monumental moment that left audiences ecstatic.

Unfortunately, however, the smooch did not cement their romance, and the next four seasons were filled with twists and turns for Diane and Sam’s relationship – with the characters getting together and splitting up multiple times, trying to move on with other people, and becoming jealous over each other’s new romances, leaving many to wonder if they’d ever get their happily ever after.

However, in one last heartbreaking twist, Diane got a call from her publisher moments before their wedding, and she was forced to choose being a writer and marrying her one true love

She ultimately decided to pursue her career instead of tying the knot with Sam, and left Boston for good at the end of season five, marking a sad ending to her and Sam’s whirlwind love story

At one point in the show, Diane even almost married another man named Frasier Crane, played by Kelsey Grammer, in a dramatic turn of events that saw Sam racing to London to stop the wedding but showing up just a little too late.

Years later, the two characters had a brief reunion during the series finale in 1993 – they had sex one last time, but ultimately decided that they were better off as friends

Thankfully, Diane had actually left Frasier at the altar after she realized they weren’t right for each other.

In the fifth season, to much of the audience’s delight, Diane and Sam finally stopped trying to fight their feelings for one another and announced that they were gearing up to get married.

However, in one last heartbreaking twist, Diane got a call from her publisher moments before their wedding, and she was forced to choose between following her dreams of being a writer and marrying her one true love. 

She ultimately decided to pursue her career instead of tying the knot with Sam, and left Boston for good at the end of season five, marking a sad ending to her and Sam’s whirlwind love story.

Years later, the two characters had a brief reunion during the series finale in 1993 – they had sex one last time, but ultimately decided that they were better off as friends.

Jim and Pam in The Office

When the show The Office premiered in 2005, it was pretty obvious from the start that Jim and Pam – played by John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer – had a strong connection

Many people fell in love with the idea of them being together, but one major thing got in the way of them turning their friendship into something more – Pam was engaged to another guy

The two characters didn’t officially get together until two seasons later – and when they finally made things official, it was a match made in heaven

When the show The Office premiered in 2005, it was pretty obvious from the start that Jim and Pam – played by John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer – had a strong connection.

The characters tied the knot in season six, and went on to have two kids together. The show ended in 2013 – after nine seasons on air – and Pam and Jim were together until the end

Right away, it became clear that they were each other’s allies at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, and scene after scene showed them venting to one another, coming to each other for advice, and using one another as a shoulder to cry on.

Many people quickly fell in love with the idea of them being together, but one major thing got in the way of them turning their friendship into something more – Pam was engaged to another guy named Roy.

However, that didn’t stop Jim from professing his love for Pam during an epic moment in season two.

Despite Jim’s admission and against the wishes of many viewers, the two characters didn’t officially get together until two seasons later – and the audience was forced to painfully watched on as Pam turned Jim down due to the fact that she was gearing up to marry someone else, only for her and Roy to split up the next season.

When they finally made things official, it was a match made in heaven. The characters tied the knot in season six, and went on to have two kids together.

The show ended in 2013 – after nine seasons on air – and Pam and Jim were together until the end.

Lizzie and Gordo in Lizzie McGuire

Many viewers felt like Lizzie and Gordo – played by Hilary Duff and Adam Lamberg – were perfect for one another in Lizzie McGuire – and that they should have been more than friends

Those feelings were amplified when one episode featured Lizzie becoming extremely jealous after Gordo went on a date with someone else

While they never got together in the show, Lizzie and Gordo shippers got a treat during The Lizzie McGuire movie in 2003, when they shared in a sweet kiss at the end of the flick

The Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire, which first aired in 2001 and concluded in 2004 after two seasons, followed a 13-year-old girl named Lizzie, played by Hilary Duff, as she took on the many ups and downs that came with being a teenage girl.

Disney announced that Hilary and Adam were going to return for a new version of Lizzie McGuire in 2019, but it was later shelved

She got by with the help of her two best friends – Gordo, played by Adam Lamberg, and Miranda, portrayed by Lalaine.

Over time, many viewers began to feel like Lizzie and Gordo were perfect for one another – and that they should have been more than friends.

Those feelings were amplified when one episode featured Lizzie becoming extremely jealous after Gordo went on a date with someone else, and another showed her feeling devastated after he was invited to skip a year of school – which meant they would no longer be together every day.

While the duo never got together in the show, Lizzie and Gordo shippers got a treat when they headed off to Italy together on a school trip during The Lizzie McGuire movie in 2003, and the moment everyone had been waiting for finally came – with the two sharing in a sweet kiss at the end of the flick.

Disney announced that Hilary and Adam were going to return for a new version of Lizzie McGuire in 2019, which was set to take place nearly 20 years later, but unfortunately, they were not going to be boyfriend and girlfriend in the show so it seems like they didn’t end up together.

The reboot was sadly canceled before it premiered, however, so we will never truly know what the writers had planned for them.

Meredith and Derek in Grey’s Anatomy

Meredith and Derek’s complicated romance was a central part of Grey’s Anatomy, which premiered in 2005 and is currently on its nineteenth season

Their relationship began all the way back in the eighth episode, and spanned across 11 seasons until Derek, portrayed by Patrick Dempsey, tragically died in a devastating car crash

And while Meredith, played by Ellen Pompeo, and Derek did eventually end up together, they spent the beginning years of the show getting together and breaking up many times

Meredith and Derek’s complicated romance was a central part of Grey’s Anatomy, which premiered in 2005 and is currently on its nineteenth season.

Their relationship began all the way back in the eighth episode, and spanned across 11 seasons until he tragically died in a devastating car crash. 

And while Meredith, played by Ellen Pompeo, and Derek, portrayed by Patrick Dempsey, did eventually end up together and were happily married by the time he was killed off, they spent the beginning years of the show getting together and breaking up so many times that viewers were left wondering whether or not it would ever work out between them.

The pair met by chance at a bar and had what they both assumed would be a one-night stand – but were left stunned when they ran into each other at work the next day.

Ultimately, Meredith and Derek proved that they were end game, and became husband and wife during season six, going on to welcome two children together and adopt a third

But just when viewers thought they were in the clear, the pair had a tragic ending when Derek died in an explosive accident

For two seasons, the two tried their best to be professional and forget about their intimate night together, but eventually, they couldn’t deny their chemistry. 

The two dated on-and-off for the next three seasons, and viewers avidly tuned in each week to watch the drama play out and to find out where their relationship would go next.

Ultimately, Meredith and Derek proved that they were end game, and they officially became husband and wife during season six, going on to welcome two children together and adopt a third. 

But just when viewers thought they were in the clear, the pair had a tragic ending when Derek died in an explosive accident – an on-screen death that was so shocking, it will likely go down in TV history. 

Meredith has since tried to move on – however, it seemed like her heart still remained with her deceased husband, as he was often seen visiting her in her dreams throughout the most recent season.

Pacey and Joey in Dawson’s Creek

In Dawson’s Creek, Joey dated the main character, Dawson, for the first two season of the show – but after they broke up, Joey fell in love with her ex’s best friend, Pacey (seen)

It then turned into a love triangle and each episode left viewers wondering who Joey, played by Katie Holmes, would choose in a true Edward versus Jacob style. Joey and Pacey are seen

As time went on, however, those who were team Dawson ultimately faced disappointment when a dramatic finale saw her choose Pacey portrayed by Joshua Jackson

According to Vox, Joey and Pacey’s romance in the WB’s Dawson’s Creek was one of the first on-screen pairings to ‘move away from the old-fashioned teen love story that reigned supreme in the ’80s and early ’90s, and toward a kind of romance that would become increasingly popular among teen soaps over the next two decades.’ 

Joey, played by Katie Holmes, was in a relationship with the main character, Dawson, portrayed by James Van Der Beek, for pretty much all of the first two seasons of the show – but after the pair broke up, things took a wild turn when Joey fell in love with her ex’s best friend, Pacey, played by Joshua Jackson.

The three of them soon became entangled in a dramatic love triangle, which ‘would ultimately power the show through its remaining four seasons,’ Vox reported.

Each episode left viewers wondering who Joey would choose in a true Edward versus Jacob style, and audiences quickly became divided – with some rooting for Joey and Dawson to get back together, and others arguing that she belonged with Pacey.

As time went on, however, those who were team Dawson ultimately faced disappointment as it became more and more clear that Pacey was her one true love – and when the show concluded in 2003 after six seasons, a dramatic finale saw her choose Pacey over Dawson once and for all.

The show’s creator, Kevin Williamson, later said during the series’ 20-year anniversary that he believed ‘Jacey’ went on to get married and have kids together.

Jess and Nick in New Girl

In the first episode of New Girl, Jess – played by Zooey Deschanel – met a man named Nick – played by Jake Johnson – and the two went on to become one of the most beloved TV couples

The pair grew close throughout the first season, and finally confessed their feelings for one another in the third episode of season two

But they soon faced a slew of problems – breaking up and getting together numerous times, leaving Nick and Jess shippers on the edge of their seats

In the first episode of New Girl, Jess met a man named Nick and bonded over the fact that they both were recently by dumped by someone – but little did viewers know, the two would go on to become one of the most beloved couples on TV and that they’d be spending years pining over whether or not they’d end up together.

Thankfully, fans of the pairing’s dreams came true at the very end of season six, when Nick and Jess finally got together once and for all

The pair – played by Jake Johnson and Zooey Deschanel – grew close throughout the first season, and finally confessed their feelings for one another in the third episode of season two.

By the end of season two, they had sex for the first time, and they officially started dating soon after.

But their romance wasn’t a walk in the park, and they soon faced a slew of problems – breaking up and getting together numerous times, leaving Nick and Jess shippers on the edge of their seats.

Thankfully, fans of the pairing’s dreams came true at the very end of season six when Nick and Jess finally got together once and for all, with the show ending with a flash forward that showed them walking down the aisle together.

Screenrant described the ‘will-they-won’t-they side of Nick and Jess’ story’ as ‘the core of the series.’

Daphne and Niles in Frasier

The Cheers spinoff show Frasier featured a complicated love story of its own – which consumed viewers for the 11 seasons it was on air

From the start, it was obvious that Frasier’s brother Niles, played by David Hyde Pierce, was drawn to Daphne, portrayed by Jan Leaves, who was hired by the family to help their father

And while audiences could tell right away that they were meant to be together, it took quite some time for them to start their romance

The Cheers spinoff show Frasier featured a complicated love story of its own, which consumed viewers for the 11 seasons it was on air.

From the start, it was obvious that Frasier’s brother Niles, played by David Hyde Pierce, was drawn to Daphne, portrayed by Jan Leaves, who worked as a physical therapist and was hired by the family to help their father.

The moment finally came near the end of the seventh season. They went on to get married in season nine, and by the time the show came to an end in 2004, they were expecting their first child together

And while audiences could tell right away that they were meant to be together, it took quite some time for them to start their romance.

Despite the continued growing attraction between the pair, it wasn’t until season seven that he and Daphne finally got together.

For seven full seasons, viewers had to endure watching the pair joke around with one another and flirt constantly, but they were always hesitant to take the plunge – and it left the audience practically screaming at their TV screens, ‘When will you two finally get together?’

The moment finally came near the end of the seventh season, as Daphne geared up to marry someone else, during a scene that left fans around the globe delighted.

They went on to get married in season nine, and by the time the show came to an end in 2004, they were expecting their first child together. 

Carrie and Mr. Big in Sex And the City

For the entire first season of Sex And The City, Carrie, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, bumped into Mr. Big, portrayed by Chris Noth, cemented themselves as the perfect couple

For the next few seasons, their up-and-down romance enticed viewers. They would get together, break up, only for the cycle to repeat itself over and over again

In the series premiere of Sex And The City, Carrie, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, bumped into Mr. Big, portrayed by Chris Noth, on a New York City street.

When they ran into each other at a party days later, it seemed like fate, so they decided to go on a date.

For the entire first season of the show, the two cemented themselves as the perfect couple – but right after everyone became obsessed with them, it came crashing down at the end of the season, with the two getting into an ugly fight and breaking up.

For the next few seasons, their up-and-down romance enticed viewers. They would get back together and split up, only for the cycle to repeat itself when they ran into each other at a party or bar a few episodes later.

Over the course of its six seasons, it seemed impossible for the two to separate for too long, and in the final episode of the show, they finally agreed they were soulmates

When the revival, called And Just Like That, premiered in 2021, the two are happily married. However, in a shocking twist, Mr. Big tragically died from a heart attack in the first episode

Mr. Big even got married to someone else at one point, and had a whirlwind affair with Carrie.

Over the course of its six seasons, it seemed impossible for the two to separate for too long, and in the final episode of the show, they finally agreed they were soulmates.

The series ended with him moving to New York to be with her, and when the revival, entitled And Just Like That, premiered in 2021, the two are happily married.

However, in a shocking twist, he tragically died in the first episode after suffering from a heart attack in the shower. 

Kelly and Dylan in Beverly Hills, 90210

While Dylan and Brenda seemed like they would be Beverly Hills, 90210’s power couple at the beginning, it was really Dylan and Kelly (seen) that went on to capture the world’s hearts

In a dramatic moment of season three, Kelly, portrayed by Jennie Garth, and Brenda admitted they both had feelings for Dylan and asked him to choose between them – and he picked Kelly

While Dylan and Brenda seemed like they would be Beverly Hills, 90210’s power couple at the beginning of the show, it was really Dylan and Kelly that went on to capture the world’s hearts.

In a shocking turn of events portrayed in season three, Dylan, played by Luke Perry, and Kelly, portrayed by Jennie Garth, realized they had feelings for one another after they grew close while Brenda was away in Paris.

But Kelly was hesitant to start dating Dylan due to her guilt over betraying Brenda, so she decided it was best for them to keep their summer fling a secret and forget it ever happened. 

However, after Dylan and Brenda broke up due to other reasons, Dylan found himself at Kelly’s doorstep.

But they didn’t get their happily ever just yet. The rest of the show featured them breaking up and getting back together multiple times

The show, which concluded in 2000 after 10 seasons, ended with Kelly and Dylan, played by Luke Perry, deciding to get together again – leaving viewers hopeful that this time it would last

In a dramatic moment of season three, Kelly and Brenda admitted they both had feelings and asked him to choose between them – and he ultimately picked Kelly. 

But they didn’t get their happily ever just yet. The rest of the show featured them breaking up and getting back together multiple times.

They often tried to date other people – Dylan even married someone else at one point, who sadly died during a dramatic episode of season six – but somehow, they always ended up back in each other’s arms.

The show, which concluded in 2000 after 10 seasons, ended with Kelly and Dylan deciding to get together again – leaving viewers hopeful that this time it would last.  

Elena and Damon in The Vampire Diaries

When The Vampire Diaries premiered in 2009, Elena was the girlfriend of Damon’s brother Stefan, but as time went on, she and Damon fell in love

For many seasons, the love triangle between the two brothers and Elena, played by Nina Dobrev, captivated audiences

When The Vampire Diaries premiered in 2009, characters Elena and Damon did not get along.

Elena, played by Nina Dobrev, was the girlfriend of Damon’s brother Stefan, but as time went on, she and Damon, portrayed by Ian Somerhalder, started to grow closer, and she was one of the only characters who believed he wasn’t all evil. 

But at the end of season four, Elena finally chooses Damon, portrayed by Ian Somerhalder, once and for all, with her admitting she loved him all along and the two cementing their much-anticipated romance

As their bond strengthened episode after episode, audiences soon started to ship them as a romantic couple – with many hoping that she would dump Stefan and date Damon instead.

But it took a while for that to happen. For many seasons, the love triangle between the two brothers and Elena captivated audiences – she would profess her love for Damon but then choose Stefan, and boy, was it torturous.

But at the end of season four, Elena finally chooses Damon once and for all, with her admitting she loved him all along and the two cementing their much anticipated romance.

In the end, the couple took the cure to become human together, and ultimately become husband and wife. 

Luke and Lorelai in Gilmore Girls

From the start of Gilmore Girls, audiences were obsessed with the idea of Luke and Lorelai getting together – but the characters were blind to how strong their connection was a while

Finally, during the season four finale, Luke, played Scott Patterson, worked up the nerve to kiss Lorelai, portrayed by Lauren Graham, and they started dating

The first time that Luke and Lorelai met, she asked him for his birthday, found his horoscope in a local newspaper, ripped it out, scribbled a note on it, and handed it to him.

The message read: ‘You will meet an annoying woman today. Give her coffee and she will go away.’

The moment sparked a friendship between the two characters, played by Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson, that would ultimately blossom into an adorable romance.

The two characters’ relationship was not as picture-perfect as you’d imagine. It was filled with drama, with them breaking up and getting back together numerous times, but they ultimately ended up together

Right away, audiences became obsessed with the idea of them getting together – but unfortunately, the characters were blind to how strong their connection was for quite some time.

Finally, during the season four finale, Luke worked up the nerve to kiss Lorelai. When they went on their first official date in season five, he revealed that he kept the horoscope she had given him during their first encounter in his wallet all that time – and practically everyone watching was ‘aw-ing.’

Despite the adorable revelation, the two characters’ relationship was not as picture-perfect as you’d imagine.

It was filled with drama, with them breaking up and getting back together numerous times, but the final episode ended with them kissing.

When the show was brought back for a revival years later, the two got married.

Ross and Rachel in Friends 

Ross and Rachel in the show Friends – which aired from 1994 to 2004 – arguably became one of the most talked about, and frustrating, pairings in TV history

When the show began, the two characters – played by Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer – were just friends, but throughout the first two seasons romantic feelings started to develop

Ross and Rachel in the show Friends – which aired from 1994 to 2004 – arguably became one of the most talked about, and frustrating, pairings in TV history.

Finally, after so much buildup, the two started dating near the end of the second season – leaving people around the globe delighted

When the show began, the two characters – played by Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer – were just friends, but Ross admitted to having a crush on her when they were younger.

The two shared a few kisses throughout the first two seasons – but something seemed to always get in the way of them dating.

Finally, after so much buildup, the two started dating near the end of the second season – leaving people around the globe delighted.

But unfortunately, their romance came to a quick half after getting into an argument over Rachel’s close friendship to her co-worker, Mark, and things only got worse when Ross slept with his friend, Chloe.

It seemed as though all hope was lost, but Ross and Rachel’s rocky romance was far from over.

They dated and broke up many times over the course of the next few reasons – and one dramatic twist even featured them eloping in Vegas, only to divorce days later

In the final episode of the series, Ross confessed that he was still in love with Rachel – resulting in the show ending with them getting back together

They went on to get back together and break up many more times over the course of the next few reasons – and one dramatic twist even featured them eloping in Vegas, only to divorce days later.

In season eight, Rachel announced she was pregnant with Ross’ baby after the exes had a one-night stand together, and despite her welcoming their daughter, they don’t get back together.

Despite season nine and 10 seeing Rachel move on with their friend, Joey, in the final episode of the series, Ross swooped back in and confessed that he was still in love with Rachel – resulting in the show ending with them getting back together.