Fleabag
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But the hangout is uneasy for reasons beyond the sexual tension.
When the Priest snickers too, the spirit of those anarchic days come flooding back.
The Priest genuinely wants to know Fleabags troubles and to help her.
Other painful flashbacks of the previously unseen funeral for Fleabags mother, for instance are bubbling up, too.
The narrative flits between a few incidents on the day.
But thats only the start of the wild ride that is the episodes second half.
Hes drunk and unsteady, trying to coax a hidden bottle of booze from a high shelf.
Now,thatsdivine intervention.
Over neat whiskeys, Fleabag and the Priest bond over their love of Winnie-the-Pooh.
(They both have a soft spot for anxious Piglet.)
Heres to peace, he says in a toast.
And heres to those who get in the way of it.
She explains the miscarriage lie, and how she had to cover for Claire.
But when Boos face presents itself again, Fleabag clams up.
I want someone to tell me what to wear every morning.
As he stumbles out in spiritual agony, she shoots the camera a determined look.
Just because Fleabag wants to be told what to do doesnt mean she wants to listen.
