She Stole My Life, My Mom Episode 4

Episode 4 · Lily Hopps, Helen Hopps, Rosie

Episode 4 recap

Lily Hopps calls Helen Hopps outside the banquet hall about her stolen project. Helen stands by a male rabbit and tells Lily to move on or drop out of school, coughing into the phone. Lily remembers past moments where Helen made her tear up school admission letters while spending money on Rosie's education and awards. Lily cries alone on the pavement until the party finishes. Then she stands up with a new plan.

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Episode 4 scene by scene

00:00: A Phone Call to Helen
Lily calls Helen from outside the banquet hall to report her stolen project. Helen talks with a male rabbit nearby, fakes a cough, and tells Lily to drop out if school is too hard.
00:27: Memories of Past Sacrifices
Lily remembers past years at home. Helen pressured her to rip up school admission letters and give up goals. At the same time, Helen paid for Rosie's expensive schooling and celebrated Rosie's trophies.
01:05: Tears in the Dark
Lily sits in a corner outside the banquet venue and weeps alone in the dark. She stays there until the party ends. Finally, she wipes her face, gets up, and decides on her next step.

Key lines from episode 4

“Lily she's still your professor. Just try to let it go, okay?”
Mom · Helen dismisses Lily's complaint about her stolen project over the phone call.

“But Mom, that's my project. I spent the whole semester...”
Lily · Lily begs Helen to support her after working hard on her assignment.

“Then just make another one.”
Mom · Helen coldly brushes off Lily's hard work during their phone conversation.

“I'm sorry Lily. I'm such a burden to you. If it's too much, just drop out. Mom only wants you to be happy.”
Mom · Helen pretends to be frail and guilty to push Lily into quitting.

How episode 4 ends

Lily sits alone on the wet pavement outside the venue and lets her tears fall. After the party wraps up, she dries her eyes and stands up straight. She realizes she cannot trust Helen anymore. Now Lily knows what she has to do next, but how will she confront Rosie and Helen?