Summary

LaPointe takes us back in time, three years before her meeting with her parents, to a moment when she and her boyfriend Brandon are driving out of Seattle to spend a weekend house-sitting for some friends in the picturesque Washington countryside. This particular weekend holds special significance as it coincides with LaPointe's birthday, and she is thrilled to be celebrating it with someone she loves in a different setting.

As they embark on their journey, LaPointe reflects on the nine-year journey she and Brandon have shared since they first met at a party. She vividly remembers how Brandon bore a striking resemblance to Agent Dale Cooper, a character from her beloved TV show, Twin Peaks. LaPointe was drawn to Twin Peaks not only for its campy and supernatural themes but also because it was set in the same part of Washington where she grew...