Ep 3. Lullaby

Afterlife season 2 episode 3, titled "Lullaby," follows the main character, Tony (played by Ricky Gervais), as he continues to come to terms with his wife's death and struggles to find a purpose in his own life. In this episode, Tony volunteers to help care for an elderly woman named Anne, who is suffering from both physical and emotional pain.

Despite initially feeling uneasy about the situation, Tony begins to bond with Anne as he spends more time with her and learns more about her past. He discovers that she was a successful musician in her youth and even had a hit song that she wrote for her husband. However, Anne's husband passed away many years ago, and she has been living a solitary life ever since.

As the episode progresses, Tony decides to try and help Anne by encouraging her to reconnect with her past. He sets out to find a recording of her hit song and plays it for her, which brings back a flood of memories. Tony's efforts to help Anne ultimately prove to be successful, as she is inspired to write a new song and even performs it for Tony as a way of saying thank you.

Throughout the episode, Tony also deals with his own emotions and struggles to come to terms with his wife's death. He continues to see her in his dreams and is haunted by the memories of their life together. However, Tony begins to realize that he needs to find a way to move on and find joy in his own life again.

"Lullaby" is a poignant and emotional episode that delves deep into themes of grief, loss, and the healing power of connection. It highlights the importance of reaching out to others in times of need and the transformative power of music. Ultimately, the episode leaves viewers with a sense of hope and the reminder that it is possible to find joy and purpose in life again, even in the wake of tragedy.