Episode Report Card Kim: B | 1 USERS: A+ YOU GRADE IT Secret Identities
By Kim | Season 3 | Episode 7 | Aired on 08.24.1999
Hill tells us that Superman's secret identity was Clark Kent, as we see Beecher dressed in glasses and a suit, and, in the background, Beecher dressed in a cape and tights like a superhero. Hill wonders why Superman needed a secret identity, and concludes that Superman was schizophrenic. I'm surprised that they haven't done a graphic novel with that storyline.
Sister Pete marches into Em City and asks Keller if they can talk. Keller leads her into his pod, apologizing for the girlie magazines open on his bed, but making sure to show them to her before putting them away. Sister Pete asks why Keller has missed their last two sessions. Keller says that he's been afraid to go back after opening up to her so much in their last session, because he hates himself. Keller looks out and sees Beecher watching him. Said walks up and stands next to Beecher, which seems to happen a lot in this episode. Keller asks Sister Pete if she knows what it's like to want someone, to long for someone. He keeps getting closer and closer, and she's not backing away. Keller says she must, because she's a psychologist, and a nun, but she's a woman first. Just when it looks like they're going to kiss, Murphy bangs on the door and asks if Sister Pete is okay. Keller backs off, and Sister Pete says that she's fine. After Murphy leaves, Sister Pete tells Keller that she can help him. Keller asks her to talk to Beecher. Sister Pete advises Keller to tell Beecher that he loves him, and she realizes that this whole thing has been about using her to get back at Beecher. Keller admits that she's right. Sister Pete says that he doesn't get it -- that Beecher trusted him, and Keller broke that trust. Keller objects that he's changed. Sister Pete points out that he manipulated her, and she doesn't trust him anymore, and starts to leave. Keller grabs her arm and pulls her back, and she tells him to let go of her. Keller smiles and lets her go, saying, "Hell hath no fury, huh Sister?" Sister Pete leaves the pod, and I can't be sure, but it looked like he put his hand down his pants. I wouldn't put it past him.
Sister Pete looks at some newspaper clippings about her husband's death, and then makes a confession to Father Mukada. She confesses that she had lustful feelings. Father Mukada reassures her that it's okay, because she didn't act on them. Sister Pete says that it's opened up feelings she thought she had paved over, and she feels like she owes it to her soul to be true to herself. Father Mukada turns to look her in the eye, and Sister Pete drops the bomb that she's decided to leave the convent. Father Mukada looks stunned, but Sister Pete holds up a hand to ward off any protests he may have, then walks away. Father Mukada sits there, flabbergasted.