Was the breakup devestating and hard to watch? Yes.
Bradley breaking down is 100% on point. Bradley knows deep down the extent of her actions, but unless someone holds her accountable, she will continue to pull shit like that. She has not set boundaries for herself, and there is no line she wouldn't cross when it comes to family. But that's not how the world works. Actions have consequences, whether we like it or not.
Laura sticks to her values and draws her boundaries. Not only is she breaking her own heart in putting her foot down on the blatant unlawfulness that has occurred this season. But she is also demonstrating to Bradley what it is to take responsibility, to be held accountable. She got herself into this relationship. She will take herself out of it when it does not align with her values.
I just hope one day I can be as strong as Laura. She has taught me so much already, but there's still so much to learn.
CORYBRADLEY ATE IN THE FINALE FOLKS THAT WAS FANTASTIC AHHHH
I really appreciate that cory went to her and apologized and she understood the reasons why he did it but still calls it what it is: a fucked up, bad thing he did. and then she goes on to say that she’s okay now and they’re still fine! like thank you to this show for writing an actual honest conversation between two people who care for each other but are also messed up, thank you for showing how people can heal and move on.
bradley admitting to the hr panel that she was scared she could never be with someone like cory, someone who saw her for who she truly was, all parts of her 😭 notice the very interesting use of past tense here too, like almost subconscious the way she’s slowly learning that it’s possible to accept love from someone where she doesn’t have to perform for or feel insecure with like she did with laura (which wasn’t at all laura’s fault or anything that laura did, don’t come for me antis I love laura, but bradley’s just hardwired for that insecurity I think) and accepting that relationship I’M FEELING TOO MANY EMOTIONS ABOUT THIS OKAY 😭❤️
HOLY SHIT, that's what I have to say, omg, what an EP. Paul mark's an ass as expected, people finally finding out that Cory do what it takes to get what he wants, Bradley resigning, HOLY FUCK. I honestly don't think BradleyLaura can come back from that, it was pretty harsh to watch but also what a great acting. Pretty good episode aside the fact that our ship is dead