"The most exciting, challenging and significant
relationship of all is the one you have with yourself.
And if you find someone to love the you you love, well,
that's just fabulous." -Carrie
Carrie has a meal with Petrovsky's ex-wife, but the
encounter is slightly awkward since Aleksandr is too
busy to show up. Carrie learns that Juliet and Petrovsky
split because she was tired of always coming in second
place to his art. After Petrovsky leaves Carrie behind
for a second time in Paris, she begins to wonder if
she's doomed to follow in Juliet's footsteps. While
wandering Paris, she meets some of her fans, who quickly
decide to throw a party in her honor. She agrees to
come, and Petrovsky is happy to hear this, even though
the affair takes place on the same night that he is
scheduled to unveil his exhibit to the curator of the
museum and his colleagues.
Back in New York, Samantha's chemo treatments are killing
her sex drive (something she's never had to deal with
previously), and she tries to push Smith away in an
attempt to cope with it. He tries to explain to her
that he can wait for her to come around, but he eventually
has to go on a movie shoot, leaving the issue unresolved.
Smith knows that his feelings for Samantha are strong,
so he leaves the set to fly to the city and tell her
that he loves her. Sam's strong front fades, and she
opens up to him again.
Hoping to adopt a baby, Charlotte and Harry host an
expectant couple from North Carolina, with the intent
of acquiring their unborn child. Unfortunately, the
Goldenblatts feel more depressed than ever when the
parents change their mind. Just as the situation is
at its worst, their fortunes change when Harry and Charlotte
receive notice that they'll be able to adopt a child
from China in six months.
Miranda and Steve have their hands full, as his mom,
Mary, has suffered a small stroke. Her memory is impaired,
and after a quick visit to her apartment, it's clear
that she can't take proper care of herself. At Miranda's
suggestion, she and Steve decide to bring Mary into
their home. Her condition is difficult, and she wanders
off one day, causing Miranda to chase after her in a
panic. She finally finds Mary eating a slice of pizza
out of a garbage can, and brings her home and gives
her a bath to clean her up. It's clear the situation
will be difficult for everybody, but it's one that will
must be dealt with, and love will get them through it.
On the night of his big unveiling, Petrovsky has an
anxiety attack, and he begs Carrie to skip her party,
and to come with him for support. However, when they
get to gallery, he quickly leaves her on her own. She's
despondant until finding her missing "Carrie"
necklace in the lining of her purse. Carrie realizes
that she doesn't belong there, and she dashes out and
tries to meet up with her fans. Unfortunately, it turns
out that she's missed the party, and when she later
tries to explain her frustrations to Petrovsky, he just
doesn't understand. The couple argue, and Aleksandr
accidentally winds up slapping Carrie. She leaves and
tries to book her own room, but when she's in the lobby
struggling with the language, she runs into Big who
has finally tracked her down. When Big hears about the
slap, he rushes upstairs to avenge Carrie, but winds
up getting tripped up on the way. Big and Carrie then
walk through the streets of Paris, both realizing that
they are meant to be together. Carrie then returns to
New York, ready to start the next phase of her life.
- from HBO.com
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