Emily Strait
Emily Strait asked:

What was the symbolism of the space/alien show that Cheryl was so into? I feel like it had to mean something.

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Terri When Willa says, "Wouldn't it be great if we could understand what everyone in every language is saying?", I think she also refers to the coded language she speaks and lives in, starting with her mother and father (remember when he wouldn't say what was going on when the mother left?) and continuing on with her husbands and sons.
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