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2. The Days and Nights of Sophia Petrillo

Sophia's roommates, bored with themselves, are unaware of her active daytime life.

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Sophia plans to go to the market and buy a nectarine, which she does every day. The other girls worry that she is too old and frail to enjoy life. However, the tables are turned: Sophia has a full, active day of rallying fellow seniors to fight return policies at a supermarket, leading a charity band on the boardwalk, and volunteering at a hospital, while the other girls sit around the kitchen table talking about how to pass the time. Guest stars: Frances Bay as Claire; Nick DeMauro as Clerk; David Selburg as Store Manager

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