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Zelia’s creative juices are on overdrive with only three episodes. We’ve seen the classic trope of traveling back in time to correct past mistakes, but her use of tea as a metaphor throughout the storyline gives this short series something more meaningful.

If only…

In my opinion, this short series is how Zelia wanted to give viewers understanding and closure. If only we could talk to our younger selves, what advice would we give? If only we could say one final goodbye to a dearly departed brother, what would we say? And if only we could turn back time, would we really change anything?

Seeing QT brought back, both through memories and as the spirit of the mountains, stirred up so many emotions. For me, it was a chance to find closure. Not by changing the past, but by finally making peace with it.

We don’t need a full drama to tell us what grief feels like. Sometimes all we need is a little magic pill to heal those wounds we’ve carried for so long.

So Zelia… thank you for reminding us that sometimes we don’t need a second chance to change the past. We just need a chance to say goodbye. Am a cup of cha…