After Rebirth, I Stopped Loving Them Episode 2

Episode 2 · Lyra, Nova, Lucian

Episode 2 recap

Lyra remembers her past life with Lucian before Nova joined their household. In that memory, Nova broke Lyra's black-opal bracelet and cried, prompting Lucian to shove Lyra into her room. Back in the present, Lyra locks her valuables and the bracelet into a security case. Maria calls her down to eat. Lyra walks into the dining room, sees Nova sitting in her usual spot, and asks Maria if she must eat on the floor.

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Episode 2 scene by scene

00:00: A Broken Bracelet Flashback
Lyra recalls her past bond with Lucian. After Nova arrived, Nova smashed the black-opal bracelet Lucian had given Lyra. Nova acted like a victim. Lucian blamed Lyra for upsetting Nova and shoved his twin sister hard into her room.
01:07: Securing the Valuables
Lyra stands inside her bedroom in the present timeline. She gathers her personal treasures and places them alongside her black-opal bracelet. She locks everything firmly inside a security case so Nova cannot reach any of her belongings this time.
01:14: No Seat at the Table
Maria calls Lyra down for dinner. In the dining area, Nova sits in Lyra's designated chair while James and Lucian feed her treats. Lyra stops at the doorway, notices there is nowhere to sit, and asks Maria if she must eat on the floor.

Key lines from episode 2

“I only wanted to look at it. I've never owned anything beautiful.”
Nova · Nova says this tearfully after breaking Lyra's black-opal bracelet in the past.

“Stop upsetting Nova over some worthless trinket!”
Lucian · Lucian shouts this at Lyra before violently shoving her into her bedroom.

“You're the one who gave it to me.”
Lyra · Lyra points this out to Lucian right after he dismisses the broken bracelet.

“Am I eating on the floor?”
Lyra · Lyra asks Maria this after seeing Nova sitting in her dining chair.

How episode 2 ends

Lyra pauses at the doorway of the dining room. She confronts Maria directly about having no place at the table while Nova occupies her seat. Maria stands frozen in shock at Lyra's blunt question. Will Maria and the rest of the family realize Lyra has changed, or will Lucian defend Nova again?