Papa Can You Hear Me?

Season 2, Episode 10: Papa Can You Hear Me?

Episode Guide

Erica is sitting in her apartment kitchen sorting through her mail, and finds a flyer advertising an open mic night coming up at Goblins. She looks at it and narrates:

"Relationships, they're like pillars in our life. Providing support, defining the space in which we live."

Ethan then comes in and kisses her on the cheek. She is clearly uncomfortable with this, and he wonders if everything is OK. She tells him she's fine, but he replies that she's the worst liar on the planet.

Erica admits that she's a little distracted, explaining that The None is due to be published, that Alexis is late in owing her the third chapter of the sex book, Julianne is breathing down her back, and that she has forgotten to pick up the dry cleaning again.

He adds that the hydro bill they received for last month is crazy and wonders if there's anything else she wants to stress about. Erica takes his point and he puts his arms around her, saying he'll pick up the dry cleaning and assures her that everything will be OK.

Ethan once more goes to kiss her, which she finds awkward. He then goes, leaving a clearly distressed Erica thinking.

"We think of them as solid, immutable. The world may change around us but our relationships - they remain constant."

At River Rock, Julianne and Erica are walking in the office and discussing the sex book. Julianne asks her where chapter three is, with Erica replying that she hopes it's in her inbox. They laugh at this innuendo and Julianne then leaves.

Erica's attention is then caught by Kai, who has arrived unexpectedly in the office. She asks him what he's doing there and he tells her that he couldn't sleep the previous night because of what she had said to him.

Kai tells her that them becoming friends has been a big mistake and that he had come back to 2009 to lead a normal life rather than screw hers up. Erica is shocked by this, reminding him that he returned to re-do a regret.

He replies that he did at first, but that he then realised he could do a lot more than that and re-write his whole existence. Erica disagrees, but he tells her he can and had been until she showed up. Kai says that getting between her and Ethan was the 'old him' and he doesn't want to go down that road again.

Erica argues that she isn't asking him to, but he insists that they should have just stuck to coffee and small talk as he first suggested. She tells him he's overreacting, but Kai wonders if she thinks that saying she feels something for him doesn't change anything.

She states that it won't if they don't let it, but Kai instructs her to do herself a favour and stay away from him. He begins to go and, despite Erica's attempts to stop him, Kai tells her he's done with their screwed up situation and friendship and that "it's over." Erica watches him leave, stunned.

"Relationships, they feel so permanent, solid. So why are we always surprised to find out that, like everything else, they are not immune to change?"

Erica walks back into the office and sits down at her desk, sighing deeply. Brent, sitting at his desk, hears this, but the pair avoid making eye contact or speaking to one another. Eventually, Erica wheels over on her chair to speak to him.

He tells her that they can't talk at their desks. Erica wonders what he's talking, but Brent instructs her to count to 15 before she follows him and gets up from his chair before suggesting she actually counts to 20.

However, Erica gets up almost immediately after him and calls out Brent's name loudly. In his shock, he proceeds to knock over some stuff on the coffee lounge counter. He puts them back neatly as she joins him.

He reminds her that he said 20 seconds but she wonders what's gotten into him. Brent sticks up two fingers together, and Erica jokes he's become a cub scout. He explains that they represent the pause button, clarifying that he's referring to their friendship.

Erica doesn't understand what he means, and he suggests that River Rock is in the middle of a Cold War. Brent describes himself as being America and her the USSR. She tells him he's being ridiculous, but he advises that crossing enemy lines is a mistake and would complicate things.

She thinks he's being ridiculous, asking how long he and Julianne can continue their feud. Brent suggests that she blames Julianne and not him though, before leaving.

That evening, Erica arrives back at her apartment to find an angry Sam ranting to Ethan about the money she put into her and Josh's marriage. Erica asks what's going on and Sam hands her papers from Josh asking for a divorce.

Sam says that he wants to wipe her out and Ethan suggests that Josh and Claire were separated at birth. Erica is then shocked to discover that Josh is asking her sister for $80,000, claiming that he paid to send her through medical school.

A distraught Sam sits down on the couch, and bemoans how all the signs were there at the beginning of their relationship but that she hadn't wanted to see them. Ethan wonders what they were, and she replies that they never talked about anything important or about how she felt.

Erica listens to this, deep in thought, as Sam suggests that it was inevitable that they'd become like strangers. She says that he had a made-up idea of who she was in his mind, which intrigues Erica - who turns to look at Ethan.

Sam continues, calling herself pathetic for wanting to run away from the whole thing and describing how she had gone down to Goblins like some desperate loser to look for Kai.

Erica, now sitting beside her sister, tries to casually ask how it went. Sam tells her that Kai wasn't there and has quit - which shocks her. She explains that Dave told her that Kai had come in that morning and just walked out of the door without giving him any notice.

Her phone then rings, which she guesses is her lawyer calling her back, and she goes to take the call as Erica digests the news about Kai silently.

That night, Erica struggles to get to sleep. She quietly creeps out of her bedroom - as not to awake a sleeping Ethan - and heads to Goblins where she finds Dave. She tells him that she has heard Kai has quit and says that she really needs to talk to him.

Erica asks him if he has Kai's number, but Dave informs her that Kai doesn't want him giving his number to anyone, especially her. She pleads with him though, insisting something is going on with Kai as he loves his job.

Dave doubts this, as he hadn't even been given two weeks' notice by Kai. He also lets Erica know that Kai has quit his band, which she is astounded to hear. He comments that he doesn't know what's happening to Kai, and Erica replies that it's why she needs to talk to him.

He eventually relents and writes down Kai's address for her, explaining that he isn't answering his phone. Dave asks her not to say that she got it from him and a pleased Erica hugs and kisses him before hurriedly leaving.

She goes to his apartment and knocks on the door, trying to make herself heard over the loud music he is pumping out. Kai turns off the music and Erica opens the letterbox and tells him she has come a long way to see him.

Kai replies that she was uninvited but Erica says that she wants to talk and pleads with him to see her. He opens the door and allows Erica to enter. She admits that she has made everything really complicated for him and apologises for doing so.

He replies that it's not her but him, saying that he screws everything up. Erica asks him why he quit his job and Kai explains that he figured that if he disappeared then her and Ethan could go back to being in love and Travis could have a nice little musical career.

Erica says this isn't how therapy works but Kai insists he doesn't care and orders her to go. She tries to reason with him, but he reminds her that he instructed her to stay away. Kai tells her to stop trying to save him as it's not her job.

He says that if Dr. Fred can give up then so can she. Erica doubts that Dr. Fred has given up, but Kai disagrees - pointing to him not being there to lay down the law. He tells her that the next day he will inform Travis that he's quitting the band and then he will be going.

Kai turns the music back on loudly and lies down on his couch. Erica admits defeat and begins to walk backwards out of his apartment. However, she finds herself entering Dr. Tom's office. He is standing up, and seems more distressed than usual.

Dr. Tom invites her to sit down, and Erica exclaims that Kai won't listen and is being irrational and unreasonable and wonders why. He tells her that they are all valid questions but insists they're not for her or him to discuss, and once again asks Erica to sit.

She wonders why they can't talk about it though and, surprised at her attitude, Dr. Tom reminds her that in his office they talk about her - her life, her choices, and her list, which he picks up off his desk.

Erica suggests that Dr. Tom can't just ignore what's happening to Kai, who she says has no-one. She tells him that she feels responsible and that he should too, and reminds him that he let Dr. Fred send her into Kai's future for a reason.

Dr. Tom, agitated, throws her list down onto his desk and admits that it is a decision he has since come to regret. Erica asks why he agreed and he replies that he thought it would help her and provide some useful perspective.

He suggests that, instead, Erica has got completely caught up in Kai's life, a statement she finds unbelievable. Dr. Tom tells her that what she needs to do is focus on herself, and points for her to take a seat as he sits down on his chair.

Erica refuses to sit down though, and he is shocked at her disobedience. She states that it is her therapy and she should be allowed to decide what they talk about. Irritated, Dr. Tom tells her to drop it, saying she isn't Kai's doctor and it isn't her problem.

She replies that Kai's doctor is MIA and that he is drowning with Dr. Tom acting as if he doesn't care. Erica then suggests that he could talk to Kai and get through to him. He rejects this idea though, and says that they aren't going to discuss it any further.

He explains that, unlike Dr. Fred, he doesn't become involved in the lives of other patients. Erica wonders if this is a rule, and Dr. Tom replies that it's his rule. She accepts this, but turns to head for the door, saying that she's not doing therapy that day.

Dr. Tom calls for her to come back and, as Erica tries to twist the door knob, finds that it won't open. She asks him to open the door but he reiterates his request for her to come back and sit down.

Eventually she shouts at him to open the door and, shocked, Dr. Tom obeys. Erica storms out, leaving him swinging from side to side on his chair. He then angrily gets out of his chair and goes to follow her through the door.

However, instead he finds himself entering into Dr. Naadiah's office. She sits behind her desk and, after taking a moment to realise where he is, Dr. Tom slowly makes his way to sit down opposite her.

Dr. Naadiah asks him if everything is OK and he explains that him and Erica had a disagreement, saying that it wasn't the first and won't be their last. She recognises that they are a normal part of the process.

Dr. Tom says that the fight felt different and more like the ones he used to have with Sarah. She asks him in what way, and he explains that they would get going and there would never be any middle ground - always ending up in all out war.

He says that it never accomplished anything, before acknowledging that Dr. Naadiah knows where it led. She replies that he lost her and wonders if he's afraid that he might lose Erica. Dr. Tom says he doesn't know and doesn't even understand what just happened in his office.

She listens as Dr. Tom explains that he's aware that he was not a good father but that he is a good therapist. Dr. Naadiah agrees, but reminds him that even the best therapists miss things.

Annoyed, Dr. Tom asks her to tell him what the connection is and why he's having the same fight with Erica that he used to have with his daughter. Dr. Naadiah replies that there's only one way to find out and suddenly he finds himself transported back in time.

He is standing opposite Sarah, arguing, and holding her arm. He is shocked to see her and she tells him to let go of her arm, which she does. She begins to run back to her friends away from him, saying she's never coming home.

Dr. Tom chases after her, explaining that he just wants to talk to her. Sarah suggests that he never listens to her though, so there's no point. He asks her to wait and says that this time he will listen.

Sarah's boyfriend, Martin, reiterates that she doesn't want to talk to Dr. Tom and she adds that her father should get back to work. He replies that he doesn't care about work, removing his suit jacket and mobile phone and throwing them into a trash can to illustrate his point.

He then removes his watch, and throws it for Martin to keep. Dr. Tom insists that there will be no more work and Sarah wonders what's gotten into him and says he is embarrassing himself.

Dr. Tom tells her that he wants her to come and have some lunch with him, saying it'll just be for one hour. He pleads with her, and Sarah eventually agrees, telling Martin she'll meet him back at his van.

Martin advises Sarah not to let Dr. Tom mess with her again, but she insists that she'll be fine and instructs him to go. He warns her that that they will be leaving at 5pm and not to be late. He walks off and Dr. Tom and Sarah head off to get lunch at a diner.

They sit next to one another at the counter and he asks her if she remembers the place. Sarah replies that she does and isn't "brain dead." Dr. Tom absorbs the harshness of her tone, and she recognises it too.

She recalls how he used to bring her there every Sunday and that they'd get strawberry milkshakes, with Dr. Tom adding that they'd get extra whipped cream on top too. Sarah remembers how he would always let her eat his.

He comments that it seems like a lifetime ago and Sarah asks him what he wanted to talk about. Dr. Tom replies that he wants to talk about her, and she guesses that he's going to say that he hates her hair, clothes, friends and that she is ruining her life.

Dr. Tom interrupts her though and says that he wants to understand what happened and how the pair of them ended up like they are. Sarah replies that she doesn't know and that it just happened. He acknowledges that the problems between him and her mom didn't help.

However, she interrupts him and asks if they can just order. Dr. Tom agrees, but reiterates that he's just trying to understand, although Sarah says he never does and that he just believes what he wants, which he suggests she maybe does too.

They order their food, with Dr. Tom requesting two strawberry milkshakes with extra whipped cream, which Sarah smiles at.

Afterwards, they sit at the counter as he recounts how Sarah got lost as a kid at the CN Tower. They are then handed their bill and Dr. Tom goes to search for his wallet in his pocket, but is unable to find it.

He explains to Sarah that his wallet was in his jacket and wonders if she has any money with which to pay, promising to pay her back. However, she puts down some change on the counter which isn't enough.

Sarah then glances down to the other end of the counter where the owner is with other customers. She suggests that they go, although Dr. Tom is reluctant. However, she wonders if he has a better idea and tells him that their window is closing and they need to dine and dash.

They both get up and run out of the building, to the shock of the diner owner. They continue running through the city streets far away, eventually stopping for a breather and to sit down. Sarah says she can't believe her father did that, and Dr. Tom agrees.

She comments that it is so not him and he wonders if he can ask her something. Sarah agrees and Dr. Tom enquires where her and Martin are going. She says that she doesn't want to talk about it because they will just end up fighting, and he tells her to forget about it.

Sarah suggests she should get back, but Dr. Tom recalls that Martin said she had until 5pm and tells her he just wants to tag along with her and see how she spends her time. He says he won't interfere, but just sit and not say a word.

She wonders what it is that he thinks she does, suggesting stealing cars, vandalising private property, and begging. Dr. Tom says he has no idea what she does and that is why he's asking.

He is surprised when Sarah takes him to a life-drawing class. She jokes that she's sorry to disappoint him, and Dr. Tom wonders whether she comes to the class a lot. She replies that she comes two or three times a week.

She shows him a place to sit down behind an easel, and hands him a pencil with which to draw. They then spend the afternoon drawing a female model, with Dr. Tom taking the opportunity to watch his daughter working.

Afterwards, as Sam says goodbye to friends, Dr. Tom sits with his drawing, deep in thought. Sarah comes up to him and asks to see what he did. He shows her a rough drawing, which she describes as "very abstract."

He asks to see hers and Sarah reluctantly agrees, explaining that it is a bit rushed and that she could do better. She reveals a very well drawn piece, and Dr. Tom is impressed with its quality, telling her it's really good. They exit the building, with Dr. Tom looking regretful.

On the walk back to Martin's van, Sarah explains why the model from the class is one of her favourites. He asks her what she is going to do with her drawing and she tells him nothing. Dr. Tom asks if he can keep it, and she hands it to him.

She continues walking on, but he stops in his tracks. Sarah stops and turns around and Dr. Tom remarks that she really should have gone to art school. Unable to believe what she's hearing, she asks him if he's having a midlife crisis or has cancer.

He replies no, and she wonders why he now thinks she should go to art school having previously said that unless she went into commerce or pre-med she was on her own. Dr. Tom says he wishes he hadn't said that, accepting that it doesn't really help, although she tells him it does a little.

They return to where Martin is loading his van and they both agree they had a really nice time. They hug and Dr. Tom tells her to take care of herself and Sarah wishes him goodbye. As she walks away he tells her that he already knows where he is going hang her drawing and she smiles.

Sarah walks towards Martin's van, but then stops. She turns around and tells Dr. Tom that she isn't sure she wants to go. He takes this in and then watches on from a distance as she and Martin argue. As they do, a police car pulls up alongside him.

Dr. Naadiah, dressed as a police officer, gets out and he asks her what's going on and what she is trying to do. She replies that she's just come to say hello and that there's no need to get testy.

Dr. Tom states that they both know that he cannot change Sarah's path and that he can't influence her to make a different decision. Dr. Naadiah suggests that he thinks it's all about him and wonders why. He fails to understand this though and says he has no idea what she's talking about.

She asks him where Sarah is in the equation and Dr. Naadiah explains that he's not making the choice, but his daughter is. Dr. Tom insists that she knows that is pure semantics and asserts that the only reason Sarah has changed her mind is because he is a different person.

He concludes that it has everything to do with him, but he is cut short as Dr. Naadiah gestures to him that Sarah is making her way back over. Sarah asks what's going on and he tells her that he was explaining to the police officer about his lost wallet.

Dr. Tom thanks Dr. Naadiah, who tells him that the police will be sure to put every resource they have on it for him. She then watches as Dr. Tom and Sarah go.

They return to their home, and Dr. Tom calls out for his wife Marjorie as they enter, although she isn't there. Sarah says she's going to take a shower and begins to head up stairs.

He asks her what he should make them for dinner, although she suggests he means what should he order in. Dr. Tom replies that he sometimes cooks, although Sarah advises him to wait until Marjorie is home.

Dr. Tom sets to work in the kitchen though, and Sarah comes down after her shower, having changed into plain clothes. He's surprised by how different she looks and she informs him that she's put her clothes in the wash and that everything everything else she owns is in Martin's van.

She asks him what he's cooking and he explains that it's Fettuccini Bolognese and Sarah tries some - impressed with her dad's cooking. Marjorie then returns home and calls out for Dr. Tom, and he replies that "they" are in the kitchen, assuring Sarah that everything will be OK.

She joins them and is surprised to see Sarah, who explains that Dr. Tom said it would be OK if she came home with him. Her mom tells her that it is if she's here to stay. He says that Sarah has come for dinner, which he informs them is going to be ready.

Marjorie wonders what is up with Sarah this time though, suggesting she has either run out of money or had another fight with Martin. Hurt, Sarah says she's made a mistake coming back and Marjorie replies that it is one of many.

Dr. Tom calms them both down, and says that the fact Sarah is with them is a good thing. Marjorie shouts that she has a right to know why Sarah has come and whether she is going stay. He tells her to drop it, and goes to grab her arm, but she pulls away.

They are all shocked by his actions, and Dr. Tom asks Sarah if she can set the table, and she goes to the dining room. Alone, Marjorie turns to him and is angry, reminding him that they agreed to be a united front.

Dr. Tom calms her down and explains how he spent the day with Sarah and that he really believes they all have an opportunity and that he doesn't want to drive away their daughter again.

Marjorie comments that they have been down the same road before and he agrees they have failed. However, he asks if they can just have some dinner as a family.

They all sit around the table and he checks that the pasta isn't overcooked. Sarah tells him it's really good. Marjorie then asks if Sarah has thought about her plans now she is home. She replies that she hasn't, and her mom lets her know she's there if she needs any help with her resume or applying for university again.

Sarah reminds her that she just got back an hour ago, which Marjorie accepts, although states that they can think ahead. Dr. Tom comments that Sarah is, and that she has told him she wants to pursue art. Sarah adds that maybe she'd go to art school, and her mom takes this in.

Marjorie tells her that would be good, as Sarah has always liked art. She asks if she would study graphic design and Sarah replies she would a little before looking to her dad for help. Dr. Tom informs his wife that he thinks Sarah wants to do is become an artist.

However, this revelation displeases Marjorie, despite Dr. Tom showing her Sarah's drawing. She says that, although it is lovely, drawing is a hobby not a career. Dr. Tom asks her not to, as Sarah looks hurt.

Marjorie insists that it is true and wonders how many artists make a living and aren't forced to waitress or clean houses. Sarah hits back and says that there's more to life than money, stating that it's hard for her mom to understand that.

Dr. Tom advises Sarah not to antagnoise her mom and Marjorie suggests that he agrees with her. However, he replies that he doesn't, declaring that it is Sarah's life and that he doesn't think shutting down her talent for art is the right thing to do.

Marjorie is shocked and wonders since when he's thought this. Dr. Tom doesn't understand what she means and she tells Sarah that the previous night he had said that it killed him waking up every morning knowing his daughter was living on the streets and throwing away her whole life.

Dr. Tom shouts at her to stop, which shocks them both. Marjorie, upset, then gets up from the table and leaves the room. Sarah asks why he came looking for her, saying she was doing fine. He tells her he wanted to understand why things happened.

Sarah replies that it was because they won't let her live her life and that he thinks he can make decisions for her for the rest of her life forever. Dr. Tom denies this, and says he wants her to decide.

Upset, she reminds him she is an adult and that, for the first time, she can make her own decisions and he can't control her and she can do what she wants. Dr. Tom takes this in, as Sarah declares that she wants to get the hell out of the house and she storms out.

He remains seated, silently, for a moment, and then rolls up Sarah's drawing and gets up. He takes a look back around where an upset Marjorie paces around in another room. Dr. Tom then goes to leave the dining room but finds himself walking back into Dr Naadiah's office.

Dr. Tom slowly goes to sit down, still clutching the drawing. She goes to talk to him, but he asks her for a minute for reflection. He thanks her for taking him back and Dr. Naadiah recognises that it was hard for him.

He explains that he always assumed it was the problems between him and Marjorie that were to blame for what happened with Sarah. Dr. Naadiah asks what he thinks now and Dr. Tom replies that he now knows it was more complicated than that.

Dr. Tom describes how they had been scared that Sarah was just messing around and they had thought that she didn't want to grow up. He concludes that, in fact, that was exactly what she was trying to do.

Dr. Naadiah reminds him that Sarah accused him of wanting to make decisions for her forever and Dr. Tom wonders if that's what he is doing with Erica - making her decisions for her. She asks him what he thinks and he suggests that the fact can't be denied that Kai has become a distraction.

She concedes that he maybe has, but wonders if that should preclude Kai from being a necessary part of Erica's journey, especially if she wants him to be. Dr. Tom gets up and goes to leave, before stopping and asking her when she knew he was ready.

Dr. Naadiah replies that he knew and had let her know, and he digests this and thanks her before exiting her office.

Later that evening, Dr. Tom meets up outside Kai's apartment with a waiting Dr. Fred, handing him a coffee as he joins him. Dr. Fred asks what happens to doctors who crash and burn and Dr. Tom replies that it's the same as what happens to those who quit.

Dr. Fred tells him he heard about that, and Dr. Tom concedes that it was not his finest moment. He suggests what they do isn't easy, and Dr. Fred rolls his eyes in exasperation and agrees. He tells Dr. Tom he can't get through to Kai and has tried everything he can think of.

Dr. Tom says that sometimes a little help is needed, saying that he had required some too. Dr. Fred states that no one is offering, but Dr. Tom tells him he now is. He tells Dr. Fred that it may not change anything but, if he wants him to, he will be happy to give it a try.

Dr. Fred invites Dr. Tom be his guest, joking that Kai may not, but concedes that he might as well try. Dr. Tom hands him his coffee to hold and heads towards Kai's apartment where he knocks on his door. Inside, Kai is playing his guitar and stops for a second on hearing the door.

He resumes playing though, only for the knocking on the door to become louder. Kai shouts to hold on for a second and becomes angry when the knocking continues. He opens the door to Dr. Tom and asks what he wants.

Dr. Tom smiles, and jokes that he was expecting someone more charming for a rock star. He asks Kai whether he can come in, and explains that he's Erica's therapist. Kai allows him to enter and sits down, suggesting that he is now being tag-teamed.

He guesses that Dr. Fred has sent him in to talk him back to the straight and narrow and convince him that he's destroying his life. Dr. Tom replies by asking Kai if Erica ever mentioned that she had a brother.

Kai tells him no, and Dr. Tom explains that her brother died ten years ago in a tragic accident and that Erica tried to go back and prevent it by turning therapy into something it isn't. Kai wonders if it worked, and Dr. Tom wonders whether he thinks it did.

He sits down beside Kai and asks him to explain exactly what he wants. Kai says he wants to disappear and Dr. Tom wonders why and what he figures that is going to do. Kai states that it will make everything better for everyone, including himself.

Dr. Tom suggests that Kai has already tried that, pointing to how he ran away from his whole life only to be running again. He wonders where it will end, and Kai replies that it will with Travis still alive. Dr. Tom says that just because Kai wants that to happen doesn't mean it will.

He advises Kai that it may be something he needs to face and Kai wonders if he is done. Dr. Tom replies no and, standing up, tells Kai to be sure. He says that before he makes any big changes and starts messing around with his past to make sure he's making the right choices.

Dr. Tom goes to leave, quoting to Kai on his way to the door to: "Act the way you'd like to be and soon you'll be the way you act." Kai considers this and Dr. Tom departs.

The next morning at River Rock, Erica is bemoaning Alexis's use of the apostrophe to Julianne, who reminds her that it is what she gets paid for. She goes and then Brent heads towards the elevator with a group of girls.

One of them spots Erica and suggests asking her whether she knows where they can go for dinner. Erica turns around having heard her name, but Brent stops her talking to Erica and ushers the girls into the elevator.

Julianne sees this snub and suggests Erica is hurting. Erica replies that she can't believe she thought she was actually friends with Brent. Julianne responds by saying she figured out he couldn't be trusted when she found his nail file sticking straight out of her back.

She recognises it's awful for Erica, but suggests that it is what it is. Erica suggests that if she could just talk to him away from work, but Julianne stops her and tells Erica to accept that her friendship with Brent has probably changed for good. She hands her some work and leaves her to consider this.

Erica heads for the copy room but, when she opens the door, she finds herself entering Dr. Tom's office. He has his back to her as he tries to hang the framed drawing of Sarah's on the wall behind his desk.

Dr. Tom greets her by asking what she thinks, as he worries that it's uneven. Erica is unimpressed though, and stands with her hand on her hip. She suggests that he didn't get her message when she walked out of his office the previous day.

He tells her he got it loud and clear and that she was right to be upset. Erica is surprised to hear this, and Dr. Tom informs her that the answer to her question of when she is allowed to decide what they talk about is when she's ready.

Dr. Tom concludes that, apparently, that time is now and he sits down on his chair and suggests they talk about Kai. Erica shuts the door and accepts, although wonders what the catch is. He insists there isn't one and asks her to be seated.

Erica does so and describes to him how Kai is withdrawing from everything and that she feels like it's her fault. Dr. Tom wonders why, suggesting that it's because she told Kai that she feels something for him.

She replies that Kai thinks that it changes everything and, although she told him it doesn't have to, he doesn't listen. Dr. Tom checks that Erica thinks Kai is wrong and that, after her confession, she believes they can continue to be just friends.

Erica confirms so, saying she made it very clear to Kai, and Dr. Tom interjects - recalling that she told Kai that she's not breaking up with Ethan. He then chuckles, and she wonders what he finds amusing.

Dr. Tom replies that it's funny because a year ago the pair of them couldn't have had such a conversation because he would have shut it down and Erica would have dropped it and done as she was told.

She laughs at this and he suggests that things are different now, that she is different, and that it is a sign. Erica asks what it's a sign of, and Dr. Tom replies change. He describes how, in his office, there is a feeling that time stands still, with him accepting that it does in a way.

However, he tells her that their patient-therapist relationship and Erica jumps in saying that it is evolving. Dr. Tom concurs and he recalls the saying of 'change or die', telling her it is the same for relationships too.

He concludes that if relationships aren't allowed to change then they risk being destroyed. Dr. Tom then tells Erica that the question facing them is whether she can accept that her relationship with Kai is changing.

Erica replies that she has a crush on a damaged rock star from the future and states that she's not going to throw away everything she has for nothing, concluding that she's not stupid. Dr. Tom listens to this and suggests to her that she has her answer.

Struggling to contain her emotions, Erica nods her head and closes her eyes for a second. She stands up and goes to walk out, and Dr. Tom gets to his feet too. Erica looks back at the drawing on the wall and comments on its beautiful and how it's very raw in a good way.

Dr. Tom, appreciative of her thoughts, agrees, and Erica leaves. He turns to look at the drawing himself and think, and she narrates:

"Change is inevitable. The only constant is that nothing is constant and our best defence is to change how we deal with it."

Erica heads to Goblins, explaining to Dave that she has just come to order coffee. However, she notices he has a strange look on his face. He informs her that Kai is back, and then Kai joins them.

She wonders if he's just there to pick up his last pay cheque and Kai replies that he's come to beg for his job back. Dave agrees, and leaves. Erica admits her surprise, and he comments that he thought she would be happy.

Erica insists she is and asks him what changed. Kai explains that Dr. Tom paid him a visit and that they had an interesting conversation. She is surprised to hear that Dr. Tom spoke with him and Kai replies that he thought Dr. Tom had done so because of her.

She confirms that she asked him to but that Dr. Tom had said no. Kai concludes that he must have changed his mind and a pleased Erica agrees. He tells her that some of the things Dr. Tom said made him reconsider and that he thinks he'll stick around for a while and do some thinking about what he wants to do next.

He jokes that the last thing he needs is another regret and smiles, and Erica agrees. She then broaches the subject of their situation and what he had said about them not talking to one another. Kai admits that he overreacted but Erica disagrees.

She says that he was right and informs him that she really needs to focus on Ethan and her. Kai tries to disguise his disappointment and says that he understands and that Erica needs to her what feels right.

Erica thanks him and goes to leave, and he checks that he'll still see her for her morning coffee. She smiles and points to him before going, leaving Kai deep in thought.