The Baby-Sitters Club
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It feels very nice and safe here, doesnt it?
Mary Anne especially so.
More than just appearances, she is basically terrified of everyone and everything.
That loss looms large over the Spier household.
Two events occur back-to-back that push Mary Anne toward a quest of self-improvement and confidence.
At the BSC meeting immediately after, a situation arises that puts that feeling into practice.
A call comes in from Richards colleague Francine Delvecchio.
Shes looking for a sitter for her daughter Bailey and only wants Mary Anne.
Mary Anne runs off in tears.
Richard takes this as his daughter is being bullied and he wants to do something about it.
These kids are teaching us all so much.
Theyre all grounded and furious about it.
In the school cafeteria, they want nothing to do with poor Mary Anne.
Have you been wondering when Dawn would show up?
Here she is in all her California-girl glory, complete with a giant green juice.
We are all grateful, but Mary Anne especially is.
Anyway, I love this show.
The next time Mary Anne sits for Bailey, she runs into a huge problem.
This is all on Mary Anne.
But Mary Anne knows she has to be brave for Bailey.
So, she calls 911 and the girls end up at the hospital.
Its around this time that Richard shows up to see his daughter in all her glory.
Im overwhelmed by you, he tells his daughter.
She reminds him so much of her mother.
Hes understandably scared all the time.
He wants her to be herself, he wants her to be as proud of herself as he is.
Are we all in love with Richard now?
Well, sorry people, but theres a line.
They used to date in high school.
And they seem happy to see each other.
I have never been more ready for a courtship than I am this one.
Aunt Esme is actually a spiritual healer who is super into astrology.
She also tells it like it is and is wholly welcome on this adventure.
She accepts Mary Anne as she is however she wants to be.
Oh, and Mary Annes anthem that plays over the credits?
Thats Mary Anne by BOYTOY.
I have been listening to it nonstop.
