Ep 9. Monarch Butterflies

In Everything's Gonna Be Okay season 1 episode 9, titled Monarch Butterflies, the story revolves around the family and their preparations for Matilda's upcoming school dance. Nicholas, Alex, and Matilda head to the store to buy a dress, and as Matilda tries on different dresses, they discuss their family and the butterflies, which Nicholas uses as a metaphor for the family's own sense of change and growth.

Meanwhile, Genevieve prepares for her own night in and invites her friends over for a low-key evening. However, things quickly take a turn when one of her friends starts to flirt with Alex, creating some tension between the group and leading to a confrontation.

Throughout the episode, we see the characters wrestling with their own issues and trying to come to terms with their own feelings. Nicholas struggles with his own insecurities and his fear of being alone, while Matilda starts to come to terms with her sexuality and her feelings for her crush, Drea. Meanwhile, Alex is coping with a difficult breakup and trying to figure out his own needs and desires.

As the night wears on, the family experiences a series of ups and downs, with moments of laughter, tension, and heartbreak. Through it all, they support one another and try to find ways to move forward, even when things feel impossible.

In the end, Monarch Butterflies offers a bittersweet look at the joys and challenges of family, as the characters learn to accept themselves and one another, flaws and all. Despite the difficult moments, there is a sense of hope and resilience that permeates the episode, leaving viewers with the sense that everything really will be okay in the end.