The Act Season 1 - Episode 4 -

: While shopping at the mall, Gypsy uses stashed cash to buy a cheap laptop, hiding it under a car seat to keep it from her mother.

The Act Season 1, Episode 4: The Grip Tightens in "Stay Inside" The Act Season 1 - Episode 4

: Gypsy begins video chatting with Nick, wearing a long wig and styling herself after Rapunzel—a fitting metaphor for her life in a tower. 3. A Terrifying Breakdown of Trust : While shopping at the mall, Gypsy uses

: The script flips when Dee Dee is diagnosed with actual Type 2 diabetes. She immediately uses her real illness to tighten the bond of dependency between them. A Terrifying Breakdown of Trust : The script

: When Gypsy rebels, Dee Dee tackles her and ties her to her bed with a ribbon to prevent her from escaping.

: After the guardianship route stalls, Dee Dee uses a mix of manufactured health scares and guilt to trick Gypsy into signing away her rights via power of attorney. 2. The Digital Escape and Nick Godejohn