Because he came back with that dance and I remember thinking that she would be better with EJ than Austin. I also remember him interjecting in some fights at the apartments. Because remember he moved into the apartment building they were all living in.
During the time Carrie was with Lucas (and I believe Sami was with Austin again?) EJ lived down the hall in the same apartment building. I don’t remember them having many (if any) scenes together though.
Wasn’t it EJ (the Glove) that caught Carrie & Austin together on the roof while she was married or engaged to Lucas? This is when he first came on the show.
Yep, I think you are right. I do remember him being introduced into the crowd (Austin/Lucas/Carrie/Sami) and Sami had an instant attraction to him even though she was with Austin.