As a queer person, it had me second-guessing my own gaydar right up until the very last episode.

Sophie and Camilas chemistry goes so unnoticed because its the most grounded in real life of the series.

So you agree?

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Pulse

You think youre really pretty?

Its no coincidence our first encounter with both of these characters is one of their first with each other.

The juxtaposition of these characters creates a foil that informs us who each of them are as individuals.

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Sophie comments on Camila’s appearance.

Nothing like a heart-to-heart in a hurricane.

Sophie thinks Camilas endless positivity makes her look bad, and tells her she looks like a TV doctor.

How tight is that ponytail?

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Sophie and Camila show off their dance moves.

Its called emotional intimacy.

Its not really a crush if you dont stalk their socials.

Imnota hugger.

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Sophie is jealous of Cole and Camila.

Sophie, in turn, is bringing out a different key in of confidence in Camila.

Sam apologizes to Camila, and together they save a girl with toxic shock syndrome.

Sophie shrinks away and makes an awkward face, before briefly grabbing Camilas wrist and shooing her away.

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Camila comforts Sophie after a traumatic patient death.

Only once shes left does Sophie let herself crack a smile.

Its not merely a casual embrace between friends for her.

Time for some conflict.

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Camila discovers Sophie’s past as a beauty queen.

No, I wasnt eavesdropping.

If youre going to say it, say it to my face.

Time for a dramatic cliffhanger.

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Sophie is uncomfortable with physical affection.

Maybe it was all a predictive bias of what I wanted to see play out between them.

Lets just prayPulsegets picked up for a second season so we can see it come to fruition.

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Camila confronts Sophie about their toxic work environment.

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Camila eavesdrops while Sophie makes a huge speech standing up for them.

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Sophie begs Camila not to transfer hospitals.

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Camila introduces Sophie to her fiancé Rodrigo.