The New Adventures of Old Christine

S01E07 Long Days Journey Into Stan

After Christine ends things with Burton, her friends anticipate an emotional breakdown, but she confidently claims she’s okay and excited to hang out with her best friend: herself. However, a humiliating experience while eating alone forces Christine to confront her true feelings about Burton, revealing that she did, in fact, care for him. This realization sends her spiraling further into confusion and frustration.