Ep 13. Leo

After discovering that her therapist Dr. Tom is a time-traveler who uses therapy to help people fix their past mistakes, Erica is faced with a difficult decision in "Being Erica" season 1 episode 13, "Leo."

Erica's ex-boyfriend Ethan (Tyron Leitso) has returned to town, and their rekindled romance is going well until her high school crush Leo (Devon Gummersall) enters the picture. Erica admits to Dr. Tom (Michael Riley) that she has been accidentally time traveling back to high school and reliving some of her past experiences. Dr. Tom warns her of the consequences of interfering with her own timeline, but Erica can't resist the temptation of reconnecting with Leo.

Leo and Erica were once inseparable in high school, but things fell apart after their first date. Erica is desperate to make things right and hopfully start something new. Erica returns to her past and finds herself in a vulnerable position to face the mistakes she made and how she failed to communicate effectively with Leo. Erica's journey through the upper echelons of high school proves to be a roller coaster, especially when Leo gets offered to travel around the world for a year.

Erica learns that changing the past can have unintended consequences when she returns to the present to discover that Ethan has moved on, and her relationship with him is on the brink of collapse. In a frantic attempt to set things right, Erica seeks Dr. Tom's help to go back in time once again to save her relationship, giving her more opportunity for growth in the process.

Leo being introduced to the show at this point is a great way to explore how Erica has grown and changed since high school. Erica now has the maturity to understand that her tendency to overthink things caused her to miss the signs that Leo could have been a great partner. With Leo's reappearance, she is given a chance to try again with the benefit of the wisdom and experience she has gained after graduating from high school.

Despite the many twists and turns and the exploration of past mistakes that haunts Erica, she is ultimately faced with the challenge of making amends with both Ethan and Leo and whether to make a choice that will have a significant impact on both her love life and her own timeline.

This episode is essential for fans of the series as it brings back a character from the past, and Erica faces the consequences of her actions. With each passing episode, we see Erica mature and learn from her past, and this trend continues in "Leo". With relatable challenges that everyone has faced in their life, along with the time-travel element that contributes greatly to the show's plot, "Being Erica" is a must-watch for anyone looking for an emotional journey.