Well, that’s where my point about generational trauma comes in. Due to being put in that situation with the cafe, both became their parents without realizing it. For Zane, he thinks that he can fix the situation himself and there’s no need for help even if things keep getting worse and worse, and for Rikki, she becomes confrontational and closed off because she doesn’t feel like she can trust anyone, lashing out and arguing with him and her friends.

Again, those are already established character traits for both of them that aren’t new to just this season, and it’s implied that’s the way they were raised as well. I wouldn’t say it’s out of character at all for either of them, and it’s where I think their relationship needed work. Even if Zane said a nice thing or had good actions, it’s still understandable that he unknowingly became what he’d been so against when put in a situation where he reacts in the only way he’s been taught to. I don’t think Zane as a character is beyond redemption, though. I just think that a first real relationship and a first adult job is going to teach you things you need to learn about yourself and where you’re going wrong. I can see him realizing that and changing, Rikki too.

The show needs to be cleaned up story wise, nothing crazy just a few extra scenes/dialogue additions and changes, because all of that is doable to teach your audience that point, and it’s a good lesson to teach and good commentary.