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Forty-Six | Nathan
Overview
JJ, Henry, and Robbie confront Nathan about his jealousy, pushing him to see Anastasia’s sacrifices and autonomy. Nathan apologizes over a Malibu dinner, pledging support for her skating with Aaron. Anastasia affirms boundaries—having made Aaron storm out of practice—and they part for her nationals, their relationship strengthened.
Summary
Nathan sulks on the couch until JJ, Henry, and Robbie stage a blunt intervention. They call out Nathan’s jealousy and ego, reminding him Anastasia is using limited options to pursue her goals and needs support, not control. Nathan resists, then recognizes their points and resolves to talk to her.
That evening, Nathan takes Anastasia to a new Malibu seafood spot. Their small talk eases into the hard conversation, and Nathan apologizes for being selfish and making her feel she had to choose. He promises to listen and support her decisions regarding skating with Aaron.
Anastasia reassures Nathan that no one is replacing him and that she’s focused on her path, not Aaron. She shares she made Aaron storm out of practice after challenging his grumbling about lifts, underlining her boundaries and control of the situation.
After dinner, Nathan drives Anastasia home. They decide to sleep separately so she can rest before nationals in San Diego. They part affectionately, planning to reunite after the competition, with their relationship steadied by honesty and renewed support.
Who Appears
- Nathan (Nate) HawkinsProtagonist; confronted by friends about jealousy, apologizes to Anastasia, recommits to supporting her decisions before nationals.
- Anastasia (Stassie)Accepts Nathan’s apology, reaffirms boundaries with Aaron, shares she made him storm out, departs for nationals.
- JJLeads the intervention, bluntly challenges Nathan’s ego and urges support for Anastasia’s goals.
- RobbieBacks JJ’s points, advises Nathan to talk to Anastasia and not let ego drive her away.
- HenryQuiet but incisive; points out Nathan’s fear of being replaced and affirms Anastasia’s strength.