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Bird
Overview
Justin confronts Olivia about her past with Miranda, triggering Olivia’s breakdown. Olivia admits she hasn’t told her parents about the play because she fears Auggie’s presence will bring unwanted attention. Feeling guilty and conflicted, she calls herself awful. Justin reassures and shelters her, deepening their bond.
Summary
Justin challenges Olivia for not telling him she used to be friends with Miranda, frustrated that he looked foolish. Olivia brushes it off, insisting she doesn’t know the person Miranda has become. The tense exchange escalates until Olivia starts to cry.
Pressed, Olivia confesses she hasn’t told her parents about the school play. She explains she doesn’t want them to come because they would bring Auggie, and she dreads the attention and whispers that would follow. Olivia feels ashamed, calling herself an awful person, and admits she’s never felt embarrassed by Auggie before but is overwhelmed by the prospect now.
Justin validates Olivia’s feelings, noting how much she has dealt with, and comforts her. He likens Olivia to a fragile bird seeking shelter and offers quiet support, strengthening their intimacy as a couple.
Who Appears
- JustinConfronts Olivia about Miranda, then comforts Olivia when she confesses hiding the play to avoid Auggie-related attention.
- Olivia (Via) PullmanBreaks down; admits she hid the play from her parents to avoid Auggie attending and the ensuing attention; feels guilty and conflicted.