In the fifth episode of Euphoria Season 2, Rue Bennett (Zendaya) continues her drug-addled downward spiral, culminating in her running away from home. The episode shows Rue hitting rock bottom as those closest to her learn she is still using drugs, leaving the teenager feeling suicidal.
The episode begins with Rue's mother Leslie (Nika King) confronting her about her drug use. Rue becomes angry at her sister Gia (Storm Reid) for revealing her relapse. Leslie reveals that Jules (Hunter Schafer) told her everything, and Rue panics upon discovering her suitcase full of drugs is missing.
Rue frantically searches for the suitcase, blaming her mother for her father's death. She trashes the house, breaking a door in her desperation. Through tears, Rue says, 'I just don't wanna be here anymore,' before apologising to her mother and sister.
When Rue cannot find the drugs, she demands to know where the suitcase is. Jules eventually admits, 'We flushed them down the toilet.' Leslie tells Rue not to cry but to 'own that s**t' as she confronts Jules and Elliot (Dominic Fike). Jules explains she does not want Rue to kill herself.
