Ep 3. Episode 3

Aine is still struggling to find her footing as she tries to rebuild her life after her breakdown. In episode 3 of This Way Up, she tries to rekindle her friendship with an old pal named Richard. Aine and Richard used to have a closer bond, but it seems like they've fallen out of touch a bit in recent years.

Aine wants to hang out and catch up, but Richard has other plans. He's been working on a play and invites Aine to a rehearsal. Aine is excited about the prospect of seeing a live performance and jumps at the chance to join Richard at the theater.

As they watch the play, Aine seems to get lost in the performance. She identifies with the characters and is moved by their struggles. After the show, Aine and Richard discuss the play and their thoughts on it. Aine is particularly drawn to the female lead and mentions how much she admires the character's strength and resilience.

Richard notices how invested Aine is in the play and encourages her to try acting herself. At first, Aine brushes off the suggestion, saying that she's not really an actress. But Richard persists, telling her that she has a natural talent for it and should give it a shot.

Aine is hesitant, but with Richard's encouragement, she decides to take an acting class. The class is a bit intimidating at first, filled with young, enthusiastic actors who seem to know what they're doing. Aine feels self-conscious and out of her depth, but she soldiers on, determined to prove to herself (and to Richard) that she can do this.

As the class progresses, Aine gets more comfortable and starts to enjoy herself. She finds that acting is a great way to express herself and work through her emotions. Aine puts everything she has into each scene and the teacher and her classmates are impressed with her natural talent.

The episode ends with Aine feeling more confident and optimistic than she has in a long time. She's excited to see where her acting journey will take her and is grateful for Richard's encouragement and support.

Overall, episode 3 of This Way Up is a heartwarming and uplifting installment of the series. It's a reminder that it's never too late to try something new, and that with determination and support, we can overcome even our biggest fears.