‘A funny and engaging comedy about a mother who learns to find her way after her marriage collapses and her daughter leaves for college. Emily comes through as a compelling protagonist whose emotional journey drives the story while also sparking lots of laughs along the way’… ‘One of the script’s strengths lies in how it establishes Emily as a powerful and proactive protagonist’… ‘On a story level, these rapid-fire exchanges maintain the scene’s dramatic tension and use conflict to convey each character’s goals and needs. On an audience level, these exchanges keep the viewer engaged and let them absorb the information they need to know.’