Phew, what an update. Very good stuff.
About the LI pathing: I think it's good that there is a setup on 'choosing' though part of me feels like its a little rushed. All of the "romantic" scenes were sort of lined up like dominos (except Lucys, which had happened in an earlier episode) I'm hoping there's some time to feel things out romantically before there's any sorts of ultimatums or whatever, especially if its going to severely alter relationships (aside from Romance) like it seems to have with
Laura.
Leading into that, I have a comment on what I felt was a bit of a forced or 'false' choice, one that felt a bit out of place and similar to an infamous one in a 'dickish' game where you had to choose between a surprise outing with one LI or going to take care of a sick friend (another LI) - I'm sure we all know the one.
Anyway, I hope the eventual LI choice doesn't mean we can't still be good friends with everyone. I'm a "fixer" and all of the LIs have issues where they need support, even if they aren't 'the one.' It'll be pretty unsatisfying if it ends up being "Well I love Lucy, so good luck being a lonely spinster, Laura. Peace out!"
Just my thoughts. Still loved the update. Feels like its a critical time to see where things are going to go.