Forward, Without Him Episode 2

Episode 2 · 20 episodes · Taylor, Ethan, Lexi

Episode 2 recap

Taylor remembers May first from the previous year. That day was Lexi's birthday, and Taylor discovered her college acceptance was marked declined. Her parents hurried into her study, and her father contacted the admissions office. The representative explained someone logged into her account and canceled her deposit. On FaceTime, Taylor announced she would take a gap year. In the present, Taylor watches Ethan and Lexi kiss outside.

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Episode 2 scene by scene

00:00: A Painful Memory Returns
Taylor remembers May first of the previous year. It was Lexi's birthday party outdoors. On that exact date, Taylor discovered she lost her spot at her dream university. She stands on the street thinking back to that moment.
00:06: The Declined Student Portal
Taylor sits in her study and views her screen. Her portal displays Offer Declined despite her top marks. Her worried father and mother run into the room. Her father picks up the phone and dials the school's admissions office.
00:26: The Canceled University Deposit
The admissions representative speaks with Taylor's father over the phone. The representative states that someone used Taylor's personal login details. This person declined the university offer and canceled her enrollment deposit right before the official deadline passed.
00:43: The Birthday FaceTime Call
Lexi calls Taylor on FaceTime from her party to invite her over. Lexi proposes community college, but Taylor refuses and chooses a gap year to reapply. Ethan and Lexi cheer Taylor on through the video feed.
01:25: The Trap Discovered
Back on the street, Taylor conceals herself behind a tree. She connects the past events to what she sees right now. Ethan and Lexi share a kiss, completing Lexi's real birthday desire to be with Ethan.

Key lines from episode 2

“Your record is outstanding. If we'd received the confirmation, you absolutely would have been on the fall roster.”
Admissions representative · The admissions representative explains Taylor's lost enrollment status to her father.

“No. I'm taking a gap year and reapplying.”
Taylor · Taylor responds after Lexi suggests that she enroll in community college.

“Focus on reapplying. Lexi and I will be waiting for you at Columbia.”
Ethan · Ethan encourages Taylor during the FaceTime call from Lexi's outdoor birthday party.

“Then my birthday wish this year is for our Taylor to get her Columbia offer next year, no problem!”
Lexi · Lexi declares her wish to Taylor on FaceTime beside Ethan.

How episode 2 ends

Taylor remains hidden behind a tree on the street. She watches her boyfriend and best friend share a kiss on the steps. She now understands that they planned her college rejection together to start their secret relationship. How will Taylor handle this betrayal, and what will she do now that she knows the truth?