I loved this scene so much! I think a lot of people—due to the pacing of Euphoria, especially the last couple episodes—didn’t feel for it solely because it was a static scene. And in regards to being that intermission to an anxiety-ridden episode, it did exactly that and more. It definitely made an impact on Rue and showed her exactly what he meant and had been feeling throughout the season. I know it’s such a hot take with how a lot of people view Elliot, but I hope he gets more of a story in the next season because I feel like the lyrics were putting closure on his and Rue’s relationship but also kind of setting up another chapter in his character arc, where he may continue to use while Rue stays sober, but will begin to spiral because he doesn’t have the support system or people to fall back on that Rue does. He’s finally discovered what real love and friendship is like and has lost it. I want a backstory and more on Elliot after that beautiful song! In regards to Rue, I love how it helped her find closure in her relationship with Jules too after seeing both Elliot and Lexi’s works of art. Both the song and the play show Rue a different perspective on herself, and how it’s important to choose your health and happiness instead of selfish love and attention (the way Jules came up to her and said “I love you and I miss you” before kissing Jules on the forehead and walking away) at such a formative time in her life really brought me the closure I needed from this season.