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Lucy MacLean presents a formal application to her community's High Council, detailing her various skills, physical fitness, and contributions to the Vault. She expresses her desire to participate in a 'Triennial Trade' to find a marriage partner outside of her immediate gene pool, highlighting the high stakes of survival and procreation in her underground society.

Claire calls Carmy to confront him about giving her a fake phone number, leading to a playful and awkward exchange. Despite his initial panic and social anxiety, Carmy agrees to help her move items into storage, marking a rare moment of personal connection outside of his kitchen life.

Marion and Harry reach a violent emotional breaking point as their drug addiction spirals out of control. Marion confronts Harry for failing to secure their supply after she debased herself to get money, leading Harry to cruelly hand her the number of a predatory dealer.

Olive addresses her webcam, lamenting the lack of grand romantic gestures in real life compared to 1980s teen movies. She expresses a desire for her life to mirror a John Hughes film while acknowledging the mundane reality of her current situation.

Rhiannon confronts Olive over rumors that she lost her virginity to a social outcast at a party. As Rhiannon adopts a judgmental and 'pious' stance regarding Olive's reputation, the conversation devolves into a heated argument about loyalty, slut-shaming, and jealousy.

Raj brings Penny back to his apartment and impulsively introduces her to his parents in India via video chat. The situation quickly devolves into an awkward confrontation as his parents criticize his choice in women while Penny defends herself against their cultural prejudices.

Betty, a bright-eyed aspiring actress newly arrived in Los Angeles, discovers a mysterious, concussed woman hiding in her aunt's apartment. As Betty tries to offer help, it becomes clear that the woman, who calls herself Rita, is suffering from amnesia following a traumatic car accident.

On the eve of a high-stakes surgery, Adam calls his therapist Katherine in a moment of extreme vulnerability. He confesses his fears of dying and his regrets about life, leading to a tender reconciliation and a mutual admission of their complicated feelings for one another.

Betty attempts to help the amnesiac Rita piece together her identity after a traumatic car accident. Betty's youthful optimism contrasts with Rita's deep-seated fear as they decide to investigate the police reports for Mulholland Drive.

Kyle interrupts Adam and Rachael to reveal photographic evidence of Rachael's infidelity. As Adam reels from the betrayal while battling cancer, Rachael attempts to justify her actions by citing the immense pressure of his illness, leading to a heated confrontation and her eventual expulsion from the apartment.

Betty, a wide-eyed aspiring actress, calls her grandfather to report her safe arrival in Los Angeles. She expresses her naive wonder at the city's beauty and shares a story about a kind stranger she met on the plane, highlighting her innocent and optimistic outlook.

Betty, a wide-eyed aspiring actress newly arrived in Los Angeles, speaks with her Aunt Ruth about her excitement for an upcoming audition. The conversation takes a tense turn when Betty mentions a mysterious woman named Rita staying in the apartment, whom Aunt Ruth does not recognize.

Betty discovers that the mysterious woman in her aunt's apartment has no memory of her own identity. The situation escalates from confusion to shock when they open a purse to find a massive amount of cash and a mysterious blue key.

A wide-eyed aspiring actress arrives at the Paramount Studios gate for a life-changing audition. She encounters a patronizing but ultimately helpful security guard who provides her with directions and a gate pass, marking her first step into the Hollywood dream.

Jeffrey and Sandy walk through their neighborhood at night, bonding over shared history before diving into the macabre details of a local police investigation. Jeffrey's curiosity about a severed ear he found leads Sandy to reveal classified information she overheard from her detective father, establishing a dark mystery that contrasts with their innocent surroundings.

A confessional, infatuated, self-deprecating Gillian's monologue from "Dags" by Debra Oswald.

A romantic, awkward, comedic Way & James's duologue from "LOVE OR SOMETHING" by Jon Jory. Genre: romantic comedy.

A contemplative, self-deprecating, hopeful Georgina's monologue from "Dream Girl" by Elmer Rice. Genre: comedy.

A contemplative, hopeful, cautious, innocent Young Sophie's monologue from "Sophie" by Bryan Willis. Genre: serio-comic.

April, a flight attendant, recounts a story about a cocoon given to her by a man she was seeing. The story serves as a metaphor for her own vulnerability and her realization that she deserves as much care and respect as any other living thing.

Gillian confesses her deep, unrequited crush on the popular boy Adam. She describes the lengths she goes to just to be near him and the elaborate romantic fantasies she constructs in her head.

April, an airline stewardess, recounts a story about a butterfly cocoon given to her by a man she was seeing. What begins as a rambling anecdote about a cat and a butterfly turns into a poignant realization about her own self-worth and the way she was treated by the man.

Fiona, a teenage girl in Scotland, attempts to negotiate with God after a sexual encounter. She lists her recent good deeds and the potential fallout of an unplanned pregnancy as leverage to avoid being pregnant.

In a car outside Jane's house, Angela discusses her desire to be a model and her awareness of the male gaze, while Jane deals with the discomfort of her father's behavior and the presence of a voyeuristic neighbor.