The show begins with Mary (Isla Fisher) providing narration of her vulnerable state. She asks Adelaide how she can learn to turn herself. The response is simply put, grow old and die alone, with memories than to lock yourself away. Carry the universe in your heart or let the universe crush you.

Emma (Ariel Donoghue) tries to startle Gary (Josh Gad) back to reality by yelling at him. She says you hit someone. He tells her it doesn’t mean anything it is just a coincidence. He puts the car in gear and drives directly into an Italian restaurant. The patrons are not happy. Emma and Gary exit the vehicle as Mary watches from her car. Mary tries to leave when she spots Emma walking toward her. When she rolls down the window, Emma informs her that she read Carl Sagan’s “Contact” five times. She describes the book as “beautiful.” Gary screams for Emma to get away from Mary. She asks why. He yells I’m not having this argument. She asks what is there to argue about.

Mary says Gary is right, puts her vehicle in gear, and rams into the back of a truck. The truck driver screams at her to watch where she is going. She responds, “Eat my di**,” as Emma watches from the street. Gary runs over to Emma and apologizes to Mary about the collision. He asks if she is going somewhere with the chicken. She didn’t know what else to do with it. He tells her to wait a month. Emma wants to invite Mary over for dinner. They both say “no” in unison.

Mary arrives at Gary’s with a bottle of red wine. Mary compliments her dress, which she bought after the collision. Their dresses have flower designs. Mary admits to eating before she arrived, then says she was just kidding. Gary sends Emma to the garden for herbs. She rushes over and asks if he told anyone about her secret. He holds up his butcher knife and asks if that is a threat. She could’ve already eaten him at her house. She doesn’t want to harm him or Emma and promises to go away. He says good and denies telling anyone her secret. She will be screwed if anyone finds out. Their attitude changes when Emma walks in.

Emma asks if he checked the wine to determine if it is vegan. He cracks a joke about eggshells. He toasts to “chicken wine.” Emma watches as they eat, without talking. She compliments her dad on his cooking skills. She questions if Mary has friends and family that visit her. She doesn’t because it would be tricky. Her job now is to write an advice column for different websites. Emma asks if Mary knows she sees a psychiatrist. She describes it as okay, but she still gets sad. Mary asks if she feels safe about talking to people. Gary butts in, saying Emma doesn’t talk to anyone. Mary asks where he found her psychiatrist (Alan Dukes.) Gary says someone recommended him. Emma says her psychiatrist keeps changing her prescriptions.

Gary suggests Emma lock herself in the basement with chickens. Emma tells him to stop acting weird. Emma stomps off to her room when Gary says Mary shouldn’t be handing out advice. Mary visits Emma before she leaves. She hides her stuffed wolf behind her back and says her mum gave it to her. Mary admits to sleeping with a teddy that belonged to her husband. She tells her about her husband dying. She is impressed with Emma’s planet model. Emma asks about the story Carl Sagan wrote with his wife, Ann Druyan. The golden record was comprised of songs from various artists. The record is floating across the universe.

Emma says her mother, Lisa wanted Gary to be happy before she died. Mary is upset when she gives Emma a CD and says to listen to track four. Gary asks Emma when Sarah (Emma Lung) told her about Lisa wanting him to be happy. She takes the CD to the car. Gary follows Mary and asks where she is going. She doesn’t know but will be gone for good. He asks if she knows how confusing their relationship is, with Emma. He watched her eat a goat and chicken. Crying, she says no one is perfect. It begins raining as he walks away.

Gary calls Sarah to ask if she will keep Emma for a while. He says Emma has been listening to the same song for about an hour. Sarah is confused.

Mary opens her door to find Gary standing there. He admits to not being perfect. She places her hand on his heart. They stand on the porch dancing as it continues to rain. They are lying in the bed as the episode comes to an end.

 

Wolf Like Me Review

Another episode that makes your heart melt. Beautifully written, directed, and performed. It is extraordinary that two people fight against each other but come together to create a relationship that will not be remotely perfect.

Highly recommend the show to anyone who is struggling to make a connection with someone special. This show is a pleasure to watch, which is difficult to find these days.

The episode deserves a 7.5. Get more Wolf Like Me recaps here. If you like what the ReelMockery team does, do not hesitate to support our ongoing work by clicking here.