Whereas Carrie Bradshaw is making an attempt to benefit from her long-distance romance with Aidan Shaw, an unlikely friendship is forming together with her new neighbor, Duncan Reeves.
In the course of the Thursday, July 10, episode of And Simply Like That, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) throws a party for Charlotte (Kristin Davis) at her still-unfurnished Gramercy Park residence. Earlier than internet hosting the bash, Carrie warns Duncan (Jonathan Cake) concerning the “karaoke, birthday, Cosmopolitans” stage of noise that would disturb his work.
“As a substitute of gifting you a lodge room — which I did contemplate — I'm begging you to hitch us,” Carrie says.
A lot to Carrie's shock, Duncan reveals he's an enormous fan of karaoke. A fair larger shock? He really exhibits up for the occasion.
Whereas Charlotte opens items in entrance of her visitors — Patti LuPone amongst them because the mom of Anthony's boyfriend — Duncan asks Carrie to satisfy him on the terrace for a smoke. He offers a glowing assessment of the early draft of her first-ever novel, saying he was “transported” by her writing. (Earlier this season, the biographer and Carrie agreed to trade pages whereas engaged on their new tasks.)
All through their dialog, Duncan locations his hand on Carrie's shoulder, and she or he takes a sip from his drink. Again inside, Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) spots the duo joking collectively and watches with a coy smile.
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When the festivities die down, Miranda catches up with Carrie within the kitchen. “I believe Charlotte had a enjoyable time. … And also you and Duncan appeared to be having enjoyable as effectively,” Miranda says as she polishes off a slice of cake, telling Carrie she “caught a bit of vibe there.”
Carrie pauses her cleansing, asking Miranda what she's implying. “Wait, are you upset?” Miranda says. “I don't perceive what's occurring proper now, we have been simply doing a enjoyable little occasion debrief.”
Lower than impressed, Carrie reminds Miranda that she's nonetheless with Aidan (John Corbett). The stress boils over when Miranda tells Carrie it was refreshing to see her let unfastened for the night time.
“I'm not saying something is happening,” Miranda continues. “It's simply … typically it looks like you're working so exhausting with Aidan.”
Carrie replies, “Nicely, sure. I assume I'm. Not all relationships are ‘easy,'” referring to Miranda's budding romance with BBC producer Pleasure (Dolly Wells). “Aidan and I are over 20 years in, and it's difficult proper now. So sure, perhaps I laughed and had a sip of scotch. I'm allowed to snort and sip scotch.”
Carrie Bradshaw and Aidan Shaw weren't endgame in Intercourse and the Metropolis — however issues seem like trying up for the fan-favorite couple. Followers have been initially launched to the furnishings designer (John Corbett) in season 3 when he began relationship Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) following her break up from Mr. Huge (Chris Noth). The romance, […]
Amid the messy backwards and forwards, Miranda quotes the primary line of Carrie's new e-book: “The lady questioned what she had gotten herself into.” Carrie explains that she's writing a fictional story set within the nineteenth century.
The dialog is interrupted by Miranda's son, Brady (Niall Cunningham), however it seems there aren't any exhausting emotions. Carrie and Miranda hug as they are saying their goodnights.
Aidan was not current for the occasion as he and Carrie proceed to navigate their lives — each individually and collectively. Throughout a earlier episode of AJLT, Aidan revealed he slept along with his ex-wife, Kathy (Rosemarie DeWitt), however Carrie brushed it off and reiterated her dedication to Aidan.
Earlier than season 3 premiered this summer time, Parker hinted on the “new faces” being launched to followers. “Carrie has a beautiful story line. The story takes some large swings and we fold some large concepts into these large swings,” she teased in December 2024. “A few of the male characters are again, and there are some new males.”
And Simply Like That season 3 airs on Max Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
