But such are the stakes as the very last episode of season 3 approaches.

So… where does this leave them?

Where does their story resume?

This Is Us - Season 3

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It feels like the entire season has been leading to this moment in time.

Resolution will arrive in this final hour of the season.

We will give answers one way or another, he says.

That includes illumination on the status of the beloved couple in the distant future.

Aptakers advice for watching the finale?

Do not go fix yourself a snack during the last five minutes.

Titled Her, the season 3 finale ofThis Is Usairs Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET/PT.