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P-Valleys sophomore season progressively gets better and better, solidifying its spot among the most entertaining dramas on television.
Though this weeks episode was written before current events, the timing is impeccable.
As we age, were left without the tools to navigate our first romances and sexual urges.
But, as Mercedes points out, pregnancy is life and death for us.
The consequences of pregnancy, especially teen pregnancy, are worsened by the effects of systemic racism.
She says she feels ambushed, but Mercedes emphasizes that abortions are time-sensitive.
On the road, Terricka tells Mercedes about her babys father, Kelon.
The two are smitten in the idyllic days of teenage love and lust.
Kelon apparently wants to keep the baby even though theyre both 14, an idea Mercedes scoffs at.
The appointment reveals Terricka is 14 weeks pregnant, right on the cusp of the deadline for an abortion.
The tension escalates into a conversation between a mother and a child who consistently feels abandoned.
Terricka takes the keys and drives them to the clinic.
Uncle Clifford tries to make Hailey see the importance of the Pynk in her family.
She tells us more about her mom, saying she staunchly defended her childs propensity for carrying purses.
Upon finding out that Uncle Clifford has always been gender non-conforming, Murda bluntly asks, What are you?
to which Clifford responds, Im Uncle Clifford; what are you?
Their conversation moves to a discussion of their relationship and how Murda being closeted led to their rift.
She says, People dont understand how lonely it can be to shine so bright.
Thats why I understand why you did what you did on Murda Night.
You wasnt ready to stand in the sun.
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She howls about having to get to the water, calling Beulahs name, telling Clifford its time.
Derricks abusive control over Keyshawns life is worsening by the episode.
The symbolism of water was used heavily in this episode.
