Say You'll Remember Me

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of sexual content, ableism, child abuse, addiction, and illness.

Samantha helps her mother Lisa with makeup in the bathroom, noting that while Lisa can say familiar phrases, she cannot truly converse or remember things. Samantha talks to her anyway, telling her about Xavier and reflecting that she made a mature decision in ending things with him. When Lisa’s father Dan announces he’s going to the gym, a new routine for him, Samantha brings Lisa downstairs for breakfast. After Dan leaves, Lisa becomes increasingly agitated, repeatedly asking for him and insisting someone told him to leave.

Lisa’s distress escalates into a violent tantrum where she begins knocking items off the counter. Samantha restrains her while the family unsuccessfully tries to get Lisa to take medication. They eventually call 911, and at the hospital, doctors explain these outbursts are part of the disease’s progression. When they return home, they discover Lisa’s urine has soaked through the sofa. While discussing whether to clean or replace it, Dan impulsively begins ripping up the old linoleum floor, and the family collectively decides to demolish the entire kitchen, finally starting the long-discussed remodel.