Alex decided he'd had enough. He put down his knife. All right, he said. You've made it pretty clear that you don't want to work with me. Well, that's fine. Because I don't want to work with you either. And for what it's worth, nobody would ever believe you were my mom because no mom would ever behave like you. Alex…, Carver began. Forget it! I'm going back to London. And if you're Mr. Byrne asks why, you can tell him I didn't like the jelly, so I went home to get some jam.
In a moment of frustration, Alex decides to end a toxic relationship and confronts the person he sees as a mother figure. He firmly expresses his unwillingness to continue collaborating with her, highlighting the gap between her behavior and what he believes a mother should be. Alex's discontent is palpable as he distills his thoughts into a sharp dismissal of her character.
Ultimately, he chooses to leave and return to London, asserting his independence from the troubling dynamics he faced. His departure is laced with sarcasm, showcasing his determination to reclaim his agency and seeking a space where he can feel respected, even if it’s achievable only through a humorous excuse about jelly and jam.
