Ep 15. Mel's in Love

Alice season 1 episode 15, "Mel's in Love," is a heartwarming episode that revolves around Mel, the short-order cook at Mel's Diner. Mel is usually a gruff and no-nonsense man who doesn't often show his softer side, but in this episode, he falls in love and becomes quite the romantic.

The episode begins with Mel receiving a letter from his estranged wife, who has apparently found a new man and wants a divorce. This shakes Mel up a bit and he becomes moody and distant, much to the concern of his coworkers. But when a new waitress, Cora, starts working at the diner, Mel is immediately smitten. And despite his usual reluctance to show his emotions, he can't help but gush about Cora to anyone who will listen.

Meanwhile, Alice is dealing with her own romantic problems. Her ex-husband, who she is still in love with, has come back to town and is trying to win her back. This leaves Alice torn between her feelings for him and her desire to move on and start fresh with a new relationship.

As the episode progresses, Mel becomes more and more obvious about his feelings for Cora. He writes her love letters and even serenades her with a song on his guitar. But Cora is hesitant to get involved with Mel, knowing that he is still technically married. This leaves Mel heartbroken, but he eventually realizes that he needs to let go of his past and move on.

Meanwhile, Alice is forced to make a decision about her ex-husband. After some soul-searching, she realizes that she needs to move on and start fresh, and she decides to break things off with him for good.

In the end, Mel gets his happily ever after when Cora confesses that she loves him too. They kiss and make up, with Mel promising to do everything he can to make her happy. And Alice finds a new romantic prospect in the form of a handsome musician who stops by the diner.

Overall, "Mel's in Love" is a touching episode that showcases the softer side of some of the show's gruffest characters. It's a reminder that love can come from unexpected places, and that it's never too late to start over.