I think True Colors has one of the most underrated angsty endings in the LIS franchise. That ending is staying in Haven after Alex breaks up with Ryan if he doesn't support her in the council meeting. It has so much angst to think about. Like:
How often does Ryan think about that moment? Every time he passes the record store and sees Alex dancing through the window? Is the spring festival now tainted by a sweet memory that replays in his mind with each strum of her guitar? Does he avoid looking up to the stage where she performs with a smile? Or can he not look away? Does he ever turn on the radio just to hear her voice for a while?
How often does Alex think about that moment? Every time she looks out the record store window and sees Ryan walking toward the Black Lantern with his head down? Is her balcony now tainted with a small tree that still blooms after so much of the love between them has died? Does she ever spend her days at work dreading the idea of Ryan coming in because if he does, she'll have no idea what to say? On some days, does she hope that he'll come in and for a brief moment they'll talk like they used to? Does she ever hear a bird call and feel a small smile spread across her face even though she doesn't want it to?
