Dead to Me
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But it sure feels like Judy is about to be the one most in need.
Michelle and Judy wake up together, as do Ben and Jen across town.
Are these happy couples going to end the show together?
Both have legitimate chemistry, a testament to both the casting and the caliber of the writing.
Meanwhile, Jen and Ben are dealing with the aftermath of his confession in the last episode.
Weve all done things we regret, she says.
Some candles would be cool, too.
And now Charlie knows this goofball is sleeping with his mom.
The drip of the ceiling segues nicely to the fountain in the office of Judys doctor.
(A lot of water and bird imagery on this show.)
Shes back quicker than expected and ready for her treatment plan, which includes chemo and another PET scan.
She might have to be.
This is going to be grueling.
Rememberthe rats that Jen dissolved in the tub?
One of those hot rats destroyed the pipes in the Harding home.
When Judy gets back from the doctor, Jen just drops everything at her feet.
Is she really going to do chemo by herself?
Or maybe shell bring in Michelle?
Ben interrupts and seems emotionally relieved that Judy knows now too.
So I guess the accident subplot is over?
Was it really just a cliffhanger en route to the cancer story line?
At the oceanside grief meeting with Pastor Wayne and the gang, Ben is unloading.
Sometimes its easy to forget.
What does that kind of remorse do to Jen?
After the song, she escapes to Judys room to catch her breath and get her emotions under control.
Will this convince Judy to ask for the helpsheneeds?
She froze and pretended to be out.
Its a nice, tender moment for Natalie Morales.
Michelle gives Judy an amethyst for healing.
Lets hope it works.
Ben could use an amethyst himself, but hes chosen the bottle instead.
The country fan is singing some Willie Nelson with a noticeable slur.
He talked to the FBI and discovered that his brother died by drowning.
And then Nick discovers that Ben got the wooden bird from Henry and that it was made by Judy.
Before that event, Judy finally drops the cancer news on Jen.
Jen promises Judy that everything will be okay, and I sure hope shes right.
This place is a real death trap, says Shandy.
The momentum really needs to start building now that were past the halfway point.
I love Waynes little speech about how kindness feels good.
Its a pandemic production, shot entirely over Zoom, and stars only her and Mark Duplass.
Its a sweet little character study.
