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After a tense confrontation filled with anger, guilt, and years of repressed grief, Greg and Pearl finally allow themselves to be vulnerable with each other. Pearl lashes out, expressing her feelings of abandonment, betrayal, and dependency, while Greg admits his own mistakes and apologizes for his reckless words. The confrontation shifts into a moment of quiet intimacy: Pearl begins to cry, and Greg holds her, offering comfort and patience.
Pearl reflects on her newfound vulnerability, realizing that being human-or human-like-means feeling alive, scared, and loved all at once. She experiments with self-expression, using her gem to change her appearance, symbolizing her desire to grow beyond her identity as a Gem. The scene closes with Pearl contemplating the possibility of healing and loving Greg, recognizing that she wants to do so on her own terms, embracing both her feelings and her individuality.