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I must commend the writers or even Arisa herself for deciding to just go ahead with the revenge plan while the daughter of her enemy – her wife – is just sitting right there beside her.

Like damn, that was cold-blooded.

Then to say it has nothing to do with Lalin, which is just a heaping pile of BS as far as I’m concerned.

Arisa you made her part of this plan long ago when you pumped her for information about her mother’s weakness. Or when you used her against her mother time and time again. While yes – you do love her – it’s plain to see, you still went through with destroying her mother.

And accusing her of murder.

That’s a lot.

How can she not take some of that personally?

On the flip side, there’s a little part of me that’s super amused that Wei Ling is over here just like, if I knew why she hated my guts so much I could make amends! Ummmm, I don’t recall you wanting to make amends before. I think you both just wanted to destroy each other.

However, now you had a chance to play the victim and win your daughter over again.

Earn her favor.

I have to give Wei Ling credit for that play. Because even if she’s telling the truth and I think part of her does really mean it, she managed to still pull something from Arisa in this final confrontation.

Arisa loses her wife.

Wei Ling loses her company.

Those are some pretty harsh blows they have dealt to each other. And as I predicted – unfortunately – Lalin is caught in the crossfire, getting blasted even though she had nothing to do with any of it. Yet ultimately, she’s the one putting all of the pieces together as she investigates Arisa’s claims that her mother killed her parents.

Only for her to discover that her mother is actually alive and well.

Although, Arisa didn’t quite believe Lalin when she brought it up to her in their argument at the end. I don’t even blame Arisa for that either. Because unless confronted with the undeniable truth of her mother standing in front of her, Arisa needs to believe what she spent her life plotting and planning for wasn’t for nothing.

Her mother couldn’t be alive after all this time.

She couldn’t have lied. She’s doing this in their honor. As explained when she stood at their graves by herself and with Lalin. How loyal and loving she is as a daughter and they were as parents. It’s impossible for her to believe there was something more nefarious at foot.

Which – while this contradicts Arisa’s line to the abused wife about her father – I think Arisa’s mother is the one Wei Ling made her charity in honor of. Don’t ask me why. It’s just a hunch because it would fit perfectly and it would be the kind of thing I would do as an author. Okay, maybe I knew why I thought that.

That’s my hunch and I’m really curious to see if I’m right! No one spoil it!

Which would add so many layers to this situation.

Because here’s the thing, I think people always forget this when they’re writing, our perspective on childhood is skewed because of our age. We believe more of what we’re told, especially from parents and adults we trust. Often times this is taken as gospel. But even simpler than that are skewed.

Have you ever returned to the school you attended when you were five as a 25-year-old? Or just an adult? Doesn’t it feel smaller than it used to? Your childhood pet seems larger than they actually were. We believed the little white lies our parents told us.

Have you ever been told about a moment through your parents’ perspective of the same event and realized your recollections are completely different? In tone? Vibe? Everything?

That you’d think you were talking about two separate events if the facts of the story didn’t match up.

Writers often forget that children can ignore certain things if they never see them. Object permanence. Maybe Arisa never witnessed her father abusing her mother. Maybe it never got to the point where he took his anger out on his daughter. Maybe it was only the mother he hurt.

I don’t know. But I do know that while children are perceptive, parents are equally mastered at hiding things they don’t want their kids to know or see.

I’m really curious to know what the truth of her mother’s story is.

I’m also really curious what Lalin knows about now.

Aside from my joy in the writers’ absolutely writing Arisa as an oblivious child or maybe even someone who has blocked memories out. Maybe her father was horrible to her as well and her mind is protecting her from those memories. Maybe they weren’t a perfect family. Maybe something happened and Arisa is repressing the memory. Clinging to the fairytale she’s been telling herself all these years.

I don’t know, but I’m really excited to find out.

Meanwhile, I’m pretty sure Lalin’s mother is horribly sick for some reason and is keeping it from everyone.

Lalin is one tough chick to somehow still be standing after discovering that her wife has been lying to her for a while, while also plotting her mother’s downfall. I wouldn’t be standing anymore.

Also, I really loved the moment she threw the ring at Arisa. It was really cathartic for me and a beautiful shot. Coupled with Faye’s reaction, the utter devastation on her face.

I think she was really hoping against hope that Lalin would somehow understand why she did what she did. That it was all for a good reason.

However, the moment in the kitchen when she gets the news that she’s going to be in charge or finally have what she needs to take down Wei Ling for good, you can tell she knows she’s going to lose Lalin for this. It also speaks to the amount of loyalty she has to her parents. To be willing to throw away the one thing she loves to take down Wei Ling.

I did enjoy the kitchen moment before all hell broke loose.

It was a nice reprieve as they flirted and discussed their honeymoon. As sweet and cute as the wedding was, I loved the kitchen moment more. Big grand moments are nice and always have their place. Such as Arisa’s words to Lalin which I’m sure are one of the most truthful things she’s ever said. However, I love little moments of love more.

Arisa coming in and checking her for injuries. Hugging her from behind while they discuss where they’ll go for their honeymoon. Lalin smiling at her while she’s on the phone.

It’s those moments that get you through the day-to-day stuff. Big grand, sweep you off your feet moments are nice, but they don’t sustain a daily life.

Little moments you share with your partner are.

Being excited to be home and hug your spouse. I love those more than anything. I’m a sucker for them every time!

Overall, this is a good episode, but I was not expecting the rollercoaster. High of highs as they get married and plan a honeymoon and a life together only for Arisa to drop a bomb in the middle of everything because Lalin’s aunt gave her shares to Arisa. Meaning that she controls most of the company.

Honestly, this another moment of slick I can’t help but love Arisa for. Making friends with that woman gave her everything she needed to sink Wei Ling. Yet, the aunt is also doing it because she’ll get money to keep her lifestyle, gambling included, she’s rid of the shares and dealing with her sister-in-law while sticking it to her, and she ensures that Wei Ling doesn’t drive the company into the ground. To protect Lalin’s future.

Which is sweet. However, there’s a lot more happening that is affecting Lalin’s future besides money. Also, perhaps, the shares should go to her then. I don’t know, just a thought.

Although to be fair, I think the aunt had a point in giving the shares to Arisa. She saved the company from bankruptcy, loves Lalin, gets along with her and not Wei Ling, and Lalin isn’t adapt at business dealings yet. Arisa is a logical choice to hand them over to.

Except for the part where it gives her everything she wanted to take down Wei Ling as she has been planning. Although, I’m certain this suits the aunt, but it sort of puts a kink in the plan of protecting Lalin who spent most of this episode crying.

Oh, right look, Arisa you broke your promise to never make her cry again. Knew you weren’t going to keep that one.

Yeesh. Well, I’m off to the next episode and see how this all turns out! Wish me luck!

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