Jane the Virgin Recap: Chapter Eighty

Wow a lot happens this episode and not without tears so let start crying. I mean, let’s get into the recap. Xo + Rogelio + BabyXiomara seems to be doing really well! She is getting her strength up, walked 3 miles no pain, she is ready to tackle chemo and get this handled!

She wants to do cold caps – apparently they help reduce hairs loss but are very painful. She wants it so she’s asking for Rogelio’s help – he seemed concerned, but is willing to do what she needs. On her first day of chemo Xiomara makes a friend, its Amy Brenneman (The mom “Laurie” in HBO’s the Leftovers) her name is Donna. They seem to be keeping each other laughing which is good. She also warns her, it will get harder. Cut to – Xiomara is not doing too well, the walks are harder, she looks weak and everyone is just trying to be there, but no one knows how she feels – but Donna does.Sadly Donna passes away very suddenly, but apparently not uncommon – things are moving so fast in this episode.

Xiomara goes through it after that. Just the thought of Donna being there one minute, then not the next, she realizes this battle is never ending. I just don’t want her to have this mentality, because she has to think positive – but the gravity of it all really sinks in. She said, Donna was fine for 5 years and then got sick and now is gone. She felt she needs to stay positive for everyone else – so not her problem, everyone is in good health to take care of their own happiness, what we need is our Xiomara!! Xo wants…