Never Have I Ever
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This episodes whodunit-esque storyline almost makes it feel like a Scooby-Doo crossover.
Its got withholding grandmothers!
They enlist the help of the schoolsBridgerton-inspired gossip purveyor, Lady Whistleboy (a.k.a.
Eric Perkins), to generate some names.
Eventually, Devi deduces that its Haley Garcia, the hottest girl in orchestra.
After that, I just hit rock bottom, which is when I joined orchestra.
Devi tells Haley shes sorry Paxton did that to her.
Our girl is growing!)
Devi can now see that Haley reached out as an act of good faith, not ill will.
Haley says she hopes things are different for Devi and will be happy if thats the case.
But as a woman or a friend or whatever, I just felt like you needed to know.
Never underestimate the power or value of whisper networks.
When Devi and Paxton hang out later, she asks Paxton about the Haley sitch.
Hes caught off guard and defensive but admits its kind of true.
He says he didnt ghost her to be mean but just didnt know how to deal with her.
Devi points out that Paxton only made it easier for himself.
Paxton relents, saying he was kind of a dick back then, but he wouldnt do that now.
Even so, Devi says she cant be with him unless he says sorry.
The message is heard loud and clear.
Is the onus on you to hold them accountable, and to what extent?
Its admirable for the show to attempt to navigate this gray area.
It turns out Nirmalas pulling double-duty as matchmaker, hoping that Rhyah and the friendless Nalini hit it off.
Another unexpected guest arrives: Manish (a.k.a.
Mr. K), who was tipped off about the mixer by Devi.
But Rhyah disperses a calming tincture onto Nirmalas tongue, does some acupressure, and voila!
Nirmalas okay, and Nalinis graciously indebted.
And then another: Handy at the planetarium?
Soon, Paxtons surrounded by all of the women hes wronged.
(There are a ton: Picture a BTS concert.)
And so he proceeds to say sorry to them, too, one by one, face to face.
No Notes app apologies here.
As Fabiola cheers Aneesa on, Bens busy texting Devi and misses his girlfriends tie-breaking, game-winning goal.
Shes saying everything Ben should have.
And so Aneesa gives into the moment, grabs hold of Fabiolas lapels, and kisses her!
Paxtons been doing lots of cute things: buying plants to impress Devi and gifting her free cookies.
Between this and the previous episode, for a supposed player, hes a pretty great boyfriend!
The astronaut touched them three times, and he has touched space.
Manish manages to successfully ask Kamala out at the mixer!
Manish, prepare for some hoop jumping!
