Unforgettable Memories
This episode belongs to Nia. Walks in the park with her mother, an ordinary day that felt magical because she was small and her mother was there.
There was a baking competition at the school today. Sometimes what seems to be boring just turns out to be fun! Ami, Nia and I baked an amazing cake! Macie said that she does not like baking or cooking and did not show up. I think she got it from her mom, because she does not like to cook either. But it’s not about her right now. We almost won the competition, which is good because we didn’t have to give up the whole cake to the judges and guests. We took most of the cake home and had it with some delicious hot chocolate that my mom made for us. I almost had not thought about that charming guy today.
— Emily, Season 1, Episode 9
About this episode
It follows on from what Emily wrote at the gym — the grandmother sharing stories about Nia's mother while they worked around the house. The game stays inside that memory rather than explaining it.
What can be better than walks in the park together with your mom... Nia gets so sad remembering her childhood... However, all of those memories are so important and precious to her. When she used to be a little girl everything seemed so magical and colorful. Even a regular day at the park or trip to the store was exciting and memorable. How would Nia look as a little girl? Those cute hairstyles, cheerful dresses, colorful tops, and adorable shoes... You can dress her up and have a lot of fun meanwhile.
Nia carries this quietly through the whole season. It is the only episode that stops to look at it directly.