The Baby-Sitters Club
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Richards coloring books will not suffice!
Thats the thing about life, you never know when it will change, Claudia says.
But it seems Mimi did have an idea that her time was limited.
Mimi had also begun to set up her funeral arrangements.
A few minutes in and Claudia is already emotionally gutting us.
She cant stand to be in that house one more minute.
She goes to Staceys and wants a project or just to go to the mall.
She wants to bake or do an art project.
She wants everything to be normal.
But it isnt, and she can keep this act up for only so long.
Even after the funeral, Claudia tells her family she needs to get out of the house.
No one wants her to go, but no one stops her.
She knows its wrong, but facing her real emotions is just too hard.
Mimi might have been ready to go, but Claudia wasnt.
By the time she ends up at Mary Annes, shes manic.
The youths will be okay, I think?
Well, the ones who watch this show, anyway.
But Janine has reason to be angry with Claudia, too.
Claudia has no idea how hard its been at the house.
Ashley isnt just Janines friend; shes her girlfriend, and theyre in love.
Mimi knew this and was so happy for them, and shewantedAshley to have a piece of her jewelry.
Janine is in tears.
Can anyone even see the screen through their tears anymore?
But Claudia turns a corner, and so must we.
She realizes Mimi was the one who tied their family together.
Everyone gathers on the floor, and Claudia starts it off by making traditional Japanese tea.
She does not forget to warm the bowl.
And then the room is filled with memories of Mimi.
Janine talks about Mimi at a biker bar.
Claudia tells a story of Mimi chasing an ambulance that was headed for their house.
Ashley talks about how welcome Mimi made her feel.
As long as I miss her, shes still with me, she says.
She lights incense on Mimis altar in the living room as the Kishis hold one another, remembering Mimi.
Now that Ive been severely emotionally compromised WHEN I DID NOT ASK FOR THAT, I need a nap.
The song playing over the end scene and credits is In Fantasia, by Kishi Bashi.
Prepare yourselves, people.
