Grown-ish

That's not comforting.

That doesn't pay rent, Zoe.

It's 2 AM. The oat milk is gone. The synth from Aaron's apartment can be heard three blocks away. Zoe is trying to log into her student loan portal. She's been locked out six times.

(To herself) Was my birthday my password? No. My dog's name? No. "Password123"? That's too honest. grown-ish

Zoe looks at the stain on her couch. She is not Florida. She is not her mom's expectations. She is not Aaron's five-year plan.

(Raising her broth) To dollars.

Aaron arrives with oat milk and a spreadsheet. That's not comforting

So, any job leads?

Maya bursts in, still in her work blazer, mascara smeared.

She cries. Not because she's sad, but because she's tired. Aaron hears her from the couch. The oat milk is gone

Zoe's mom texts: "So… grandkids?"

I'm not a person who decolonizes water bottles for free.

Jordan appears in the doorway, smelling faintly of patchouli and propane.

Zoe looks at the camera like she's on The Office . Freeze frame. Roll credits.

I know. But he also says you don't have to know who you are yet. You just have to know who you're not.