Ep 12. Gumboot Becky

Mariana and the Coterie crew are back for another exciting episode of Good Trouble, and this time around, they're dealing with some unexpected changes and challenges. In episode 12, titled "Gumboot Becky," Mariana's leadership skills are put to the test when she is forced to make some tough decisions that could have a major impact on the future of the tech community she's fighting for.

The episode opens with Mariana still reeling from the news that her coworker and friend, Raj, has decided to leave Speckulate to start his own company. While Mariana is happy for Raj and supportive of his decision, she can't help but feel a twinge of jealousy and worry about what his departure will mean for their project. Without Raj's help, Mariana will have to step up and take on more responsibilities if she wants to keep things on track.

Meanwhile, Alice is still struggling with her new gig as a writer for a popular comedy series. After a disastrous meeting with her boss, Alice begins to doubt whether she's cut out for the cutthroat world of television writing. But with some encouragement from her girlfriend, Joey, Alice decides to stick it out and try to make the best of her new job.

Back at the Coterie, Davia is dealing with some relationship drama of her own. After hooking up with her ex, Jeff, at his wedding, Davia is left feeling confused and conflicted about her feelings for him. As she tries to figure out what she wants, Davia turns to her friends for support and advice.

But it's Mariana who has the biggest challenge to face in this episode. After learning that a group of investors is interested in buying out Speckulate and turning it into a shiny new tech company, Mariana finds herself at a crossroads. On one hand, she knows that selling the company could mean financial security for herself and her colleagues. But on the other hand, she's not willing to sacrifice the principles and values that brought the team together in the first place.

As Mariana grapples with this decision, she turns to the one person who can help her make sense of it all: her mentor, Gumboot Becky. Becky is a seasoned tech industry veteran who has seen it all, and Mariana trusts her advice more than anyone else's.

With Becky's guidance, Mariana sets out to meet with the investors and try to negotiate a deal that will allow them to keep control of Speckulate. But when the negotiations don't go as planned, Mariana is faced with a difficult choice: sell the company and risk losing everything she's worked for, or dig in her heels and fight for what she believes in.

"Gumboot Becky" is a suspenseful and emotionally charged episode of Good Trouble that highlights the strengths and weaknesses of Mariana's character. As she grapples with this difficult decision, we see just how much she's grown since the first season, and how much she's willing to risk in order to protect the people and ideas she cares about. With strong performances from the whole cast, including Constance Zimmer as Gumboot Becky, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the show.