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Also, everyone gets dressed to the nines and all the Dickinsons are looking wonderful.
Em in particular is having a spectacular hair night and looks A++ in that blue velvet.
And I love everyones gloves!
The last movie I saw in theaters in the Before wasEmma.
Or just the actress not really making the material work?
Because were supposed to believe in Ems enduring love for Sue, are we not?
As Sam approaches the group, Ems world slows down.
What a COINCIDENCE that Sams wife Mary could not attend!
She is yet again not feeling well.
Sue insists Em take Marys seat so she can see the opera from the box.
Again I am so confused by Sue!
Why is she always acting so flirty with Sam if they arent actually supposed to be hooking up?
Why is she always nudging Em in Sams direction if shes so loyal to her childhood friend Mary?
Hes supposed to interview Adelaide May after the show.
So everyone should be in high spirits, no?
And it upset her so much that Sam claims it is the reason she would not attend the opera.
Okay, yes, valid, but also: Clearly he has been very flirtatious!
Just saying.Look I know its romantic to have your poem get published, he says to her.
But you have to remember: the romance, its between you and yourself.
Also: Do you think Em and Sam have chemistry?
Or is she just having a good time spending his money (that he doesnt even really have)?
When Adelaide sings, Em is transfixed.
He refuses to take the other thing she wrote him.
Sue is either watching this OR watching the opera; with those tiny binoculars it could go either way.
Em looks at her poem the one which gives this episode its title and is crestfallen.
Then she starts to hear her poem to the music.
But its a regular pop star voice and no longer an opera voice.
Am I alone here?
Sam left his backstage pass behind and an enterprising Em swipes it.
Adelaide May doesnt give interviews, they tell her.
How so many people fall in love with her voice that Adelaide has simply lost track.
How Adelaide is just a stage name.
Being on stage takes our Ems breath away.
She imagines a full house, a standing ovation.
She blurts out, suddenly, I want to be famous.
I dont think Adelaide really thinks this!
Em imagines Sue in Adelaides place.
Sue/Adelaide tells Em that what Em really craves is love.
Then they start making out, and I cant tell like… does this mean that she kisses Adelaide?
Or that she kissed no one and just had an elaborate fantasy all by herself?
Wasnt expecting to have to think about this on aMr.
Robotlevel of okay but wait WHAT is real and WHAT is in her head, but here we are.
