In "Euphoria" Season 2, Episode 5, "Stand Still Like the Hummingbird," Rue's mother discovers she's back on drugs, and when Rue's finally cognizant, she learns that her mom flushed everything she had. This causes Rue to break down, screaming at her mother, and eventually, she discovers that Jules has been in the house the entire time, listening in. Rue then turns her attention to Jules and berates her in what's arguably one of the most heartbreaking scenes to watch on all of "Euphoria."
Jules says she loves Rue, and you can feel it in her voice. But Rue doesn't want to hear it. She's angry, and she unleashes all of her fury onto those closest to her, even if it means driving a permanent wedge between them for good. Fans seem to agree, and in one Reddit thread, some viewers point to the Jules-centric special that aired that proves the sequence is even more heartbreaking than what one might realize at first glance. Redditor u/HuhThatsWeird432 points out, "Reminder that Jules was also at a low point when she left Rue at the train station. She gets way too much hate." This is accompanied by screenshots of the Jules special where she says, "I've had a really hard six months. A bunch of s*** all happened at once. If I didn't get out, I was gonna f***ing die."
Jules has dealt with a lot dating Rue, so it makes sense she would try to do the responsible thing and bring the matter to the attention of Rue's mother. While she incurred Rue's wrath, she just wants her to get sober. For someone who wants to do the right thing, it's gut-wrenching to watch her be chewed out by someone she cares so deeply about.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
