Annie, a superhero, has a disheartening phone call with her mother after a traumatic incident. A kind stranger, Hughie, notices her distress and offers a comforting perspective, inspiring her to reclaim her strength and identity.
DONNA: So, how amazing is it? What's Homelander like?
ANNIE: Uh, he's busy. I haven't really met him yet, but Mom, I got to tell you what happened.
DONNA: Oh, I forgot. I was playing mah-jongg with Patty and Trish, and Patty is going on and on about how her daughter got into med school, and I'm thin
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