
I was really captivated by the first event – Myka giving an etiquette lesson! It was such a clever little detail she shared: always hold your drink or whatever you have in your left hand so your right is free for a handshake. It’s not something you immediately think of, but it makes perfect sense. Seeing Mark and Missé in the front row was interesting, especially considering their rollercoaster of a relationship throughout the season. Missé gently pressed Mark about what was going on with him and Margo, and he was hesitant to talk, wanting to keep the day positive for everyone. But eventually, he opened up and shared a really vulnerable part of his past. He described being the only openly gay student at a large all-boys school, and how terribly he was treated. He explained that he finally felt safe and himself when he graduated and found his community, but he’s always worried about letting his guard down, fearing someone like Margo could hurt him again. More than anything, he seemed embarrassed that he’d allowed himself to feel so much and that he was still affected by it all.