We Were Three - Ep. 3

The deaths of Rachel’s father and brother during the COVID-19 pandemic reveal a complex intersection of family trauma, political polarization, and systemic failure. Misinformation regarding vaccines and the virus created deep rifts, isolating both men and ultimately contributing to their deaths. Rachel and her father’s longtime partner, Sandy, navigate their shared grief by confronting long-buried family secrets, including histories of domestic violence and financial instability. The Santa Ana home, once a site of fear and isolation, serves as a focal point for understanding the men’s descent into paranoia and the breakdown of their relationships. Through these conversations, the survivors reconcile the men they lost with the reality of the lives they led, ultimately finding a fragile path toward healing amidst the lingering effects of the pandemic.