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At the Morgendorffers, the adults reminisce about old times, talking about the time spent in the youth in a commune. At the same time, the Yeagers show bafflement at the Morgendorffers' more modern lifestyle and aggressive attitude, in contrast to the Yeagers’ still mellow habits: they make a living of selling hemp products, are vegetarians and put no pressure on their son to succeed athletically. Their comments and presence make Helen and [[Jake Morgendorffer|Jake]] feel uneasy and guilty that they've given up on their youthful ideals and have sold out.
At the Lane’s, [[Trent Lane]] and [[Jesse Moreno]] excitedly play old vinyl records, in preparation to sell them at a local flea market the next day (at one point talking about the
The next day at the Morgendorffers, Helen and Jake have felt their friend’s comments and try to compensate, with Jake growing a beard ("goodbye to cookie-cutter corporate guy Jake") and Helen reluctantly cooking breakfast. As the day goes on, however, both Coyote and Willow slowly reveal frustration with their lifestyle, including having to keep repairing their old car, wasting time kneading bread, poor hygiene habits and having to buy food in bulk. The Morgendorffers are then in a position to help: helping them get into the middle-class sellout culture they desperately want to experience.
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