I'm Glad My Mom Died

As they float together on a kitschy swan boat on Echo Park Lake, Jennette prepares to break up with Steven. She watches him stare off into the distance, as he now does so much. She reflects on how she wanted to help him for so long but is not sure if it is helping him or controlling him. She has learned about codependent relationships in therapy and has realized that she and Steven have an unhealthy dynamic. As she has progressed in her recovery, she has felt increasing distance with Steven and understands that so much of their relationship has been about fixing each other. When Jennette says Steven’s name, he knows without her saying that their relationship is over. They hold each other and cry together.

Jennette gets a call from her “Whole team,” which always means very good news or very bad news (449). One of her agents informs her that her Netflix show is canceled. Jennette responds with an unaffected acceptance. Relieved by her even response, the agent tells her that they can now set her up for new auditions. Jennette declines, and says she has no interest in taking on a new role.