It's big brothers Adam and Crosby, to the rescue.
The midseason finale ended on a sour note for Julia/Joel fans as Ed and Julia locked lips - and it won't be long before her brothers find out.
According to a sneak peak of Thursday's episode provided to TVLine.com, Adam and Crosby are preparing for an auction, an auction Ed will be attending.
In the video, Adam is telling Crosby about the conversation he had with Julia in which she explained the uncomfortable event. After giving Crosby an update, he lays out the gameplan:
"I just want you to be looking out for our baby sister, make sure nothing happens, make sure he keeps his distance alright?"
"Subtle but direct," Crosby says.
He adds "We do want to send a signal right?"
"Oh yea," Adam responds.
Adam and Crosby may not be the only people attempting to keep Ed from Julia in Thursday's episode. According to the preview, which you can see below, Ed meets Julia at a function which she and her husband are attending. She appears quite uncomfortable. It doesn't take long for Joel to take matters into his own hands.
As the preview also shows, there could be a new relationship for Sarah and a very interesting situation for Drew as his ex has returned. Also if you're worried about Amber and Ryan after last week's episode, don't count them out just yet.
"Parenthood" returns this Thursday, Jan. 2 at 10/9c on NBC. Watch the TVLine sneak peek here.
