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Teddie, pressured by her sisters, finally reveals the truth to her family. She confesses that she lost her teaching job in Spain, lied about her Master's scholarship, and has been working as a waitress and a housemaid to send money home. She apologizes profusely to her mother for her deception and for failing to meet their expectations.
Teddie tearfully expresses her pain of feeling like a failure and not living up to her family's dreams. She admits to being jealous of Bobbie, perceiving her as the "best" in everything – pretty, smart, and always excelling, which made Teddie feel inadequate despite her own efforts.
Bobbie, surprisingly, reveals that she is also jealous of her siblings, wishing she had their qualities like Gabbie's maternal instinct, CJ's charm, Alex's adventurousness, and Teddie's humor. She then recounts childhood memories where she felt her mother favored Teddie and CJ, leading her to believe she was not a favorite.
Alex defends her "aggressive" and "tough" personality, explaining that she had to be strong and work abroad not for selfish ambition, but for the family. She took on the responsibility of paying for hospital bills, tuition, and supporting her siblings' dreams, sacrificing her own desires to come home, and highlighting the pain she endured despite her strong facade.
The mother apologizes for making her children feel neglected, explaining that her attention was focused on Teddie and CJ because they were perceived as weaker and more fragile. She assures them that she loves all her children equally and expresses gratitude for their sacrifices, promising to love them for who they truly are. The scene ends with a loving embrace and apologies from all sides.