But the opposite is true for her counterpart.
Mias backstory has been so secretive, the crumbs of information dropped often feel convoluted.
But more than half-way through its run, the limited series finally pulls back the curtain.
Naturally, Mias shocked but Joe gives her his card anyway.
Soon Mias pregnant after insemination via turkey baster!
His visit to New York is the catalyst for many of the decisions Mia subsequently makes.
Until then, the baby shes carrying was strictly business, a financial resource needed to complete art school.
His visit is also what sparks the change in Mia and Paulines relationship.
But the series depicts their close relationship in a more intimate manner.
A heavily pregnant Mia arrives home, shocking her parents.
But they encourage her to honor him in her own way.
But Mia is soon dealt a final heartbreak.
Pauline assumed Mia kept the baby and ran off, and shes not the only one.
The Ryans are also looking for her.
But Anita reassures her that shell be there for whatever Mia and Pearl need, kickstarting their long friendship.
And an incredibly sexist boss.
Except theres one major hiccup: Elenas pregnant…again.
Its devastating news for her.
But that feels like a major change to the series, which doesnt indicate any complications surrounding Izzys birth.
But now we learn why hes so angry with her in 1998.
They meet at a bar in Rochester, New York, (a sizable commute for them both!)
He asks her if shes happy, which she is clearly not but deflects.
They dance and kiss and end up back in a hotel room.
But before things go any further, Elena decides to end it and leave.
Before she goes, Jamie tells her he never stopped loving her, he just didnt want her plan.
And he doesnt think she wants it either.
She argues, unconvincingly, that shes happy and storms out.
Bill finds a receipt with Jamies phone number and realizes where shes been.
