Patrick (Joshua Garcia) finds Mia (Anne Curtis) in the middle of a conversation with Elvie (Sharmaine Suarez), asking Doc Anok (Bobot Mortiz)’s whereabouts so she can appeal her class suspension. Alarmed, he rushes over as he's worried that the exchange might trigger Elvie again. But the patient insists on having Mia stay, saying she’s confused why Doc Anok keeps saying that the woman standing in front of her isn’t her daughter. Mia, however, reacts arrogantly, questioning what’s so confusing about it unless Elvie doesn’t recognize the face of her own child.
Patrick reprimands Mia, reminds her that Elvie is in a fragile state and such remarks will only do harm. Yet Mia doesn’t flinch, even blaming Elvie for the suspension of her classes after the patient fainted the last time they spoke. To ease the tension, Elvie volunteers to talk to Doc Anok herself so that Mia’s suspension may be lifted.
But Mia has another idea of how Elvie could make it up to her—by handing over the shawl she always wears, simply because she finds it beautiful. Patrick steps in again, knowing the item holds deep sentimental value for Elvie since it was a gift from her daughter before she passed away. Even then, Elvie agrees to part with it, saying she probably won’t be needing it anymore and that it could be her way of making amends with Mia.
Patrick follows Mia to the mess hall, where Matmat (Carlo Aquino)'s painting is now coming to life. Mia admires the piece, praising Patrick’s older brother for his talent and saying she’s certain Matmat will do well as the illustrator of her book. That mention of the project leads Patrick to share that Matmat’s current favorite story is “Si Happy, Ang Masayahing Aso.”
Whimsical animation comes to life on screen as they talk about the book, which tells the story of a dog hiding his sadness behind a cheerful facade. Tied to an electric post, the dog is often seen wagging its tail and asking to be pet, which is why people call him “Happy.” He spends his days playing with children on the street, but at night, he whimpers in despair, longing to be free. One evening, a voice whispers to him, “Bakit hindi mo na lang putulin ang tali nang makawala ka na?" to which Happy answers, "Sa tagal ko nang nakatali dito, hindi ko na alam kung paano palayain ang sarili ko."
Patrick rests his hand on Mia’s head, thanking her for helping Elvie break free from the ties that bound her, symbolizing it with the shawl she always held on to as a memory of her daughter.
Catch “It’s Okay To Not Be Okay” on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), A2Z, and TV5, weeknights at 8:45 PM. Watch it in advance on Netflix and iWant.