The episode explores the blurring lines between Tess’s professional admiration for Simone and her personal desire for connection.
Tess learns that Simone and Jake (Tom Sturridge) grew up as neighbors in Cape Cod. After Jake's mother passed away when he was eight, he moved in with Simone's family, and she became a maternal figure to him. [S1E4] Simone's
Tess's attempt to bridge the gap between her and the experienced restaurant staff highlights her status as an outsider. The episode explores the blurring lines between Tess’s