There She Goes Season 2 Episode 2 Episode 2
- July 8, 2020
- 28 min
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8.4 (23)
There She Goes season 2 episode 2 begins with Rosie drawing a picture of her family as they navigate their way to school early in the morning. David, Rosie's father, is tired from working late nights while Emily, her mother, is struggling to hold everything together. As Rosie gets off to school, David and Emily struggle to find time for each other amidst their busy schedules. Emily works at a law firm, introducing Hannah, her new trainee, to the ropes.
Back at home, David tries to carve out time for his writing before heading to the library. However, Rosie's demands won't allow him to focus much on his writing. She needs constant stimulation and attention; otherwise, she'll throw a fit. As he tries to buy himself some writing time, Rosie takes it upon herself to rummage through his things, land on a published copy of his book, and proceeds to tear it up. This sudden outburst from Rosie brings emotions to the surface as David and Emily realize that something needs to be done about her behavioral issues.
As Emily and David put their heads together and try to figure out what's best for Rosie, a flashback reveals Emily's difficulties in coming to terms with Rosie's condition. Her mother wasn't very supportive, and she always felt like she was battling the world alone. Meanwhile, David's own battles with alcoholism meant that he couldn't always be there for his family. It's a harrowing situation that adds depth to the show's already-harrowing portrayal of raising a child with a disabilities.
As the episode progresses, Emily's new trainee, Hannah, plays a more significant role. Hannah expresses her admiration for Emily's handling of her situation. Emily is always on the go, learning about Rosie's condition and monitoring her day-to-day progress. Hannah is amazed at Emily's ability to handle so much. There's a scene where the trainee invites Emily for drinks with her friends, and she hesitates to accept the invite. Emily has a moment of realization where she understands that she's a single parent, and her focus is solely on Rosie.
Later on, when David takes Rosie on a day out, Hannah is left in charge of a critical case, but she's confused and unsure. She decides to take a page out of Emily's book and powers through, handling the situation as best she can. But it's apparent that being left in charge is not an easy task. David, on the other hand, has his own issues to deal with. Taking Rosie out is always a handful. On their outing, Rosie talks about the one thing that always soothes her: her pet rabbit. They have a touching moment, singing songs and playing together and eventually ending up at the pet store. It's a fleeting moment of happiness, but David knows that moments like these need to be maximized.
The episode ends with David and Emily realizing that they need to find a specialist to help them deal with Rosie's condition. They understand that to give her the best chance at life, they need to make sure they have the right support. There's a sense of hope at the end, on the possibilities that their decision might bring. It's a glimpse of light in an otherwise dark and harrowing depiction of life with a child with disabilities.
In conclusion, season 2 episode 2 of "There She Goes" is a poignant and emotional portrayal of what it's like to raise a child with a disability. It's a harrowing yet touching series that delves into the struggles of single parenthood, career choices, and the impact of disability on a family. It's a show that never shies away from the harsh realities of life, but instead, it embraces them head-on in an honest and heartwarming way.