: In the climactic scene, Connell attempts to ask Marianne if he can stay with her for the summer. Due to his social anxiety and her insecurity, they misinterpret each other: Connell struggles to ask for help.

assumes he wants to move back to Sligo to see other people.

: Marianne returns home for her mother's birthday, where she faces continued emotional abuse from her brother, Alan.

: Connell loses his part-time restaurant job, leaving him unable to afford his rent in Dublin for the summer.

Neither corrects the misunderstanding, resulting in Connell moving home and Marianne staying in Dublin, both heartbroken. Normal People Episode 6 Deep Dive: Connell Had One Job

In episode 1x6 of (titled "Gente normale" in Italian), Connell and Marianne have resumed their relationship, but a massive failure in communication leads to another painful separation. Episode Summary