Episode Overview
Title: Leavin' Louisiana Plot: As Matt prepares to leave New Orleans for good, Julie asks for a farewell kiss, which he grants with a quick peck before driving off. Simultaneously, Julie grapples with her faith and personal convictions, acknowledging her growth. Her coffee shop friend, also named Matt, brings her a troubling Newsweek article about a Mormon youth who took his life due to his sexuality. The piece disturbs her deeply and reinforces her dissent with certain religious views. Jamie shares with his mother the plans of their friends post-New Orleans: Kelley will stay with Peter, Danny is heading back to his boyfriend, Melissa is relocating to Los Angeles, David is returning to his mother, while both Julie and Matt have another year of school ahead. The episode concludes with the characters reflecting on their journeys ahead.