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|flash-forward = [[Laurel Castillo]]
 
|air_date = September 28, 2017<ref>http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/24/abc-fall-premiere-dates-2017/</ref>
  
|air_date = September 28, 2017<ref>http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/24/abc-fall-premiere-dates-2017/</ref>
 
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|director = [[Jet Wilkinson]]
  
|director = [[Jet Wilkinson]]
 
|starring = [[Viola Davis]] - [[Annalise Keating]] <br> [[Billy Brown]] - [[Nate Lahey]] <br> [[Jack Falahee]] - [[Connor Walsh]] <br> [[Aja Naomi King]] - [[Michaela Pratt]] <br> [[Matt McGorry]] - [[Asher Millstone]] <br> [[Conrad Ricamora]] - [[Oliver Hampton]] <br> [[Karla Souza]] - [[Laurel Castillo]] <br> [[Charlie Weber]] - [[Frank Delfino]] <br> [[Liza Weil]] - [[Bonnie Winterbottom]]
  
|starring = [[Viola Davis]] - [[Annalise Keating]] <br> [[Billy Brown]] - [[Nate Lahey]] <br> [[Jack Falahee]] - [[Connor Walsh]] <br> [[Aja Naomi King]] - [[Michaela Pratt]] <br> [[Matt McGorry]] - [[Asher Millstone]] <br> [[Conrad Ricamora]] - [[Oliver Hampton]] <br> [[Karla Souza]] - [[Laurel Castillo]] <br> [[Charlie Weber]] - [[Frank Delfino]] <br> [[Liza Weil]] - [[Bonnie Winterbottom]]
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|guests = [[Cicely Tyson]] - [[Ophelia Harkness]]<br>[[Esai Morales]] - [[Jorge Castillo]]<br>[[Benito Martinez]] - D.A. [[Todd Denver]]<br>[[Roger Robinson]] - [[Mac Harkness]]<br>[[Gwendolyn Mulamba]] - [[Celestine Harkness]]<br>[[Julius Tennon]] - [[Desmond]]<br>[[Stephanie Faracy]] - [[Ellen Freeman]]<br>[[Marco Rodriguez]] - Disciplinary Board Member<br>[[Lenora May]] - [[Irene]]<br>[[Jimmy Smits]] - [[Isaac Roa]]
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|guests = [[Cicely Tyson]] - [[Ophelia Harkness]]<br>[[Esai Morales]] - [[Jorge Castillo]]<br>[[Benito Martinez]] - D.A. [[Todd Denver]]<br>[[Roger Robinson]] - [[Mac Harkness]]<br>[[Gwendolyn Mulamba]] - [[Celestine Harkness]]<br>[[Julius Tennon]] - [[Desmond]]<br>[[Stephanie Faracy]] - [[Ellen Freeman]]<br>[[Marco Rodriguez]] - [[Disciplinary Board Member (I'm Going Away)|Disciplinary Board Member]]<br>[[Lenora May]] - [[Irene]]<br>[[Jimmy Smits]] - [[Isaac Roa]]
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|costars = [[Renee Pezzotta]] - [[Easton Hotel Manager]]<br>[[Britt Sanborn]] - [[Season 4/Minor Characters#"He's Dead"|Nurse]]<br>[[Kat Ahn]] - [[Becky]]<br>[[Brandon Claybon]] - [[Season 4/Minor Characters#"I'm Going Away"|Handsome Salesman]]<br>[[Pooja Shah]] - [[Season 4/Minor Characters#"I'm Going Away"|Hostess]]<br>[[Tianna Flynn]] - [[Season 4/Minor Characters#"I'm Going Away"|Bride-to-Be]]
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|costars = Tyrone Emanuel - Bartender<br>Britt Sanborn - Nurse<br>Pooja Shah - Hostess<br>Gary Vinant-Tang - Reporter}}
  
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|previous = [[Wes (episode)|Wes]]
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|next = [[I'm Not Her]]}}
 
{{Quote|Anna Mae, I want you to hear me and I want you to hear me well because you're the one who's confused right now. I'm going away. You know it. I know it. My mind's going. So whether I live or die, it's not about me. It's what you want, your [[Mac Harkness|father]] wants, - what your [[Celestine Harkness|sister]] wants.|[[Ophelia Harkness]] to [[Annalise Keating]]}}
  
{{Quote|Anna Mae, I want you to hear me and I want you to hear me well because you're the one who's confused right now. I'm going away. You know it. I know it. My mind's going. So whether I live or die, it's not about me. It's what you want, your [[Mac Harkness|father]] wants, - what your [[Celestine Harkness|sister]] wants.|[[Ophelia Harkness]] to [[Annalise Keating]]}}
 
"'''I'm Going Away'''" is the 46th episode of '''''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]''''', as well as its [[Season 4|fourth season's]] premiere.
  
"'''I'm Going Away'''" is the 46th episode of '''''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]''''', as well as its [[Season 4|fourth season's]] premiere.
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==Plot==
  
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{{I|I=401AnnalisePlane.png|w=200|a=left|c=[[Annalise]] on a plane to visit her [[Ophelia Harkness|mother]].}}
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IN FLASHBACKS: Annalise was on a flight to Memphis when a man named Desmond began flirting with her. At her parents’ home, she said she wanted to use her insurance money from the fire to put her mom in a nursing home, but the matriarch was furious. Bonnie called to reveal Hannah (Sam’s sister) was contesting Annalise’s ownership of the house and her hearing to be reinstated to the Bar was pending. To avoid drinking but still blow off steam, Annalise met up with Desmond for a hookup. She got cold feet, however, and bailed. During the night, her mom had a dementia episode, after which she agreed to visit the facility.
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[[Annalise]] was on a flight to Memphis when a man named [[Desmond]] began flirting with her. At her parents’ home, she said she wanted to use her insurance money from the [[Fire at the Keating House|fire]] to put her [[Ophelia Harkness|mom]] in a nursing home, but the matriarch was furious. [[Bonnie]] called to reveal [[Hannah Keating|Hannah]] ([[Sam Keating|Sam’s]] sister) was contesting Annalise’s ownership of the [[Keating House|house]] and her hearing to be reinstated to the Bar was pending. To avoid drinking but still blow off steam, Annalise met up with Desmond for a hookup. She got cold feet, however, and bailed. During the night, her mom had a dementia episode, after which she agreed to visit the facility. Annalise’s [[Mac Harkness|father]] wanted to care for her herself, and they fought over who was to blame for her mom’s condition.
   
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{{I|I=401AnnaliseSister.png|w=200|a=right|c=[[Annalise]] and [[Celestine Harkness|Celestine]] discussing their [[Ophelia Harkness|mother]].}}
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Annalise’s father wanted to care for her herself, and they fought over who was to blame for her mom’s condition. Annalise’s sister assured her that it wasn’t her fault, and she confessed that the expected insurance payout wasn’t coming through. She further admitted she may be disbarred for her alcohol issues. “I’d be drinking, too, if I had your life,” her sister admitted. Annalise asked her mom point-blank what she wants to do, and the matriarch replied, “I’m going away. You know it, I know it. My mind’s going.” Noting her daughter’s past losses, she said she wanted to “protect you from losing any more.” But since the dementia can’t be stopped, she said they need to “prepare,” prompting Annalise to break down. “Don’t worry, I’ll stay as long as I can,” her mother said. Before leaving, Annalise begged her dad to “keep her safe,” at which pointed he finally apologized for the sexual assault she suffered at the hands of his brother.
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[[Annalise]]’s sister, [[Celestine Harkness|Celestine]] assured her that it wasn’t her fault, and she confessed that the expected insurance payout wasn’t coming through. She further admitted she may be disbarred for her alcohol issues. “I’d be drinking, too, if I had your life,” her sister admitted. Annalise asked her [[Ophelia Harkness|mom]] point-blank what she wants to do, and the matriarch replied, “I’m going away. You know it, I know it. My mind’s going.” Noting her daughter’s past losses, she said she wanted to “protect you from losing any more.” But since dementia can’t be stopped, she said they need to “prepare,” prompting Annalise to break down. “Don’t worry, I’ll stay as long as I can,” her mother said. Before leaving, Annalise begged her dad to “keep her safe,” at which pointed he finally apologized for the sexual assault she suffered at the hands of his [[Clyde Harkness|brother]].
   
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{{I|I=401LaurelFather.png|w=200|a=left|c=[[Laurel]] showing her [[Jorge Castillo|father]] around the [[Middleton University|University]].}}
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IN THE PRESENT: One week later, Annalise invited the Keating Four and Bonnie to a dinner. Laurel was with her dad when she received the text, and questioned why he brought Dominic to town. She confessed her pregnancy, but said she had an abortion. Laurel was later late to the dinner, where envelopes awaited each person.
  
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One week later, [[Annalise]] invited the [[Keating 4]] and [[Bonnie]] to a dinner. [[Laurel]] was with her [[Jorge Castillo|dad]] when she received the text, and questioned why he brought [[Dominick Flores|Dominic]] to town. She confessed her [[Christopher Castillo|pregnancy]], but said she had an abortion. Laurel was later late to the dinner, where envelopes awaited each person. [[Connor]] was at a gay bar with [[Oliver]], arguing over whether they should marry when he received the invite. [[Asher]] and [[Michaela]] were testing mattresses when the text came to them. She feared it was a “last supper,” while he hoped Annalise had good news. [[Frank]] took Bonnie to look at a potential office for Annalise and vowed, “I’ll win her back. Just give me time.”
   
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{{I|I=401DinnerTable.png|w=200|a=right|c=[[Annalise]]'s team having dinner.}}
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Connor was at a gay bar with Oliver, arguing over whether they should marry, when he received the invite. Asher and Michaela were testing mattresses when the text came to them. She feared it was a “last supper,” while he hoped Annalise had good news. Frank took Bonnie to look at a potential office for Annalise and vowed, “I’ll win her back. Just give me time.”
  
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At the legal hearing, [[Annalise]] confirmed she was drinking while already on probation with the Bar and said [[Wes Gibbins|Wes’]] [[Fire at the Keating House|death]] was the result of her decision to drink. But she promised she’s sober and would remain so, and pleaded for “mercy” and “one more chance.” The episode then jumped ahead/back to [[Laurel]]’s arrival at the dinner, where Annalise said the letters couldn’t be opened until after dinner. She revealed she won the hearing, and Laurel said she couldn’t drink to celebrate because she was having the [[Christopher Castillo|baby]] and is due in five months. Annalise then said the envelopes held recommendation letters, as she was cutting them from her team. “We’ve been given a second chance. We don’t need each other anymore. So it’s time to go our separate ways,” she told them, pointing out Wes’ absence. “I ruined him, but I’m not going to ruin all of you.” When an upset Laurel left, [[Michaela]] blasted Annalise for her unilateral decision and then stormed off, too, saying, “Have a terrible rest of your life.” [[Asher]] followed, saying, “Maybe next time, don’t invite people to a fancy dinner to dump them.” [[Connor]] was the least bothered and actually thanked Annalise.
   
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{{I|I=401IsaacMeet.png|w=200|a=left|c=[[Annalise]] attending her first session with [[Isaac]].}}
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At the legal hearing, Annalise confirmed she was drinking while already on probation with the Bar and said Wes’ death was the result of her decision to drink. But she promised she’s sober and would remain so, and pleaded for “mercy” and “one more chance.” The episode then jumped ahead/back to Laurel’s arrival at the dinner, where Annalise said the letters couldn’t be opened until after dinner. She revealed she won the hearing, and Laurel said she couldn’t drink to celebrate because she was having the baby and is due in five months.
  
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“They’ll understand eventually that this is good for them,” [[Bonnie]] said, just as [[Annalise]] handed her her own envelope and walked out. She later set up residence in a fully-furnished one-bedroom suite at the [[Easton Hotel]] as everyone read their letters. [[Michaela]] vowed to be stronger without her, and [[Connor]] told [[Oliver]] he wanted to marry him but didn’t want to say yes until things were “normal.” “For once, I want to do something the right way,” he said. In the last few minutes, [[Laurel]] contemplated asking her [[Jorge Castillo|dad]] why he killed [[Wes Gibbins|Wes]], Bonnie met with the [[Todd Denver|D.A.]] at the [[District Attorney's Office]] to get a job, and Annalise went to a court-ordered therapy meeting with [[Isaac Roa]]. The show ended with a flash-forward to three months later, with [[Frank]] and the therapist arriving at a [[St. Edith's Hospital|hospital]], where “she” was still unconscious with drugs in her system. Laurel, a patient, awoke and screamed something happened to her [[Christopher Castillo|baby]].
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Annalise then said the envelopes held recommendation letters, as she was cutting them from her team. “We’ve been given a second chance. We don’t need each other anymore. So it’s time to go our separate ways,” she told them, pointing out Wes’ absence. “I ruined him, but I’m not going to ruin all of you.” When an upset Laurel left, Michaela blasted Annalise for her unilateral decision and then stormed off, too, saying, “Have a terrible rest of your life.” Asher followed, saying, “Maybe next time, don’t invite people to a fancy dinner to dump them.” Connor was the least bothered, and actually thanked Annalise.
  
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“They’ll understand eventually that this is good for them,” Bonnie said, just as Annalise handed her her own envelope and walked out. She later set up residence in a fully-furnished one-bedroom suite as everyone read their letters. Michaela vowed to be stronger without her, and Connor told Oliver he wanted to marry him but didn’t want to say yes until things were “normal.” “For once, I want to do something the right way,” he said. In the last few minutes, Laurel contemplated asking her dad why he killed Wes, Bonnie met with the D.A., and Annalise went to a court-ordered therapy meeting.
 
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The show ended with a flash-forward to three months later, with Frank and the therapist arriving at a hospital (or mental institution?), where “she” was still unconscious with drugs in her system. Laurel, a patient, awoke and screamed something happened to her baby.
  
   
 
==Notes and Trivia==
  
==Notes and Trivia==
 
==='''Notes'''===
  
==='''Notes'''===
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*[[Viola Davis]]'s husband, [[Julius Tennon]], portrays [[Desmond]] in this episode, a man who Davis' character, [[Annalise Keating]] nearly hooks up with.
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*[[Cicely Tyson]] was nominated for a [[Wikipedia:2018 Emmy Awards|2018 Emmy Award]] in the Best Drama Guest Actress category for her appearance in the episode. Since her first appearance in the [[Season 1|first season]], she has been nominated for the same award for the three out of four current seasons of ''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]'' but has not won any.<ref>[https://www.goldderby.com/article/2018/2018-emmys-cicely-tyson-how-to-get-away-with-murder-im-going-away-news/ Emmy episode analysis: Cicely Tyson (‘How to Get Away with Murder’) runs the gamut of emotions in ‘I’m Going Away’] by Kevin Jacobsen, ''GoldDerby'' (July 22, 2018)</ref>
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==='''Continuity'''===
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*This episode takes place around one/two months after the events of "[[Wes (episode)|Wes]]".<ref>http://www.christianpost.com/news/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-4-news-ep-vows-to-unveil-more-answers-about-wes-death-and-how-annalise-rise-up-from-the-ashes-197271/</ref> As this episode takes place around 3 months before the events of the [[Party at Caplan & Gold]], it places it at some point during the end of January to early February 2016.
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*[[Celestine Harkness]] appears in the episode, having previously appeared in "[[Anna Mae]]".
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*[[Hannah Keating]]'s name was mentioned on a document sent to [[Annalise Keating]]. She was last seen in "[[She's a Murderer]]" and mentioned in "[[It's About Frank]]".
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*[[Thelonious Harkness]] was mentioned by [[Ophelia Harkness]]. He was last seen in "[[Anna Mae]]".
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*[[Mrs. Delfino]] is mentioned by [[Frank Delfino]]. She last appeared in "[[Two Birds, One Millstone]]".
   
 
==='''Important Events'''===
  
==='''Important Events'''===
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*[[Laurel Castillo|Laurel]] has somehow discovered that her [[Jorge Castillo|father]] was the one who murdered [[Wes Gibbins|Wes]]. It is possible that she put one and one together when [[Dominic]] "bumped" into her on the street, later realizing that her father sent him to keep an eye on her.
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*[[Laurel Castillo|Laurel]] has somehow discovered that her [[Jorge Castillo|father]] was the one who murdered [[Wes Gibbins|Wes]]. It is possible that she put one and one together when [[Dominick Flores|Dominic]] "bumped" into her on the street, later realizing that her father sent him to keep an eye on her.
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*Annalise has disbanded the [[Keating 4]] and her legal department to start fresh after realizing that they all weren't good for each other. Annalise wrote each one of them a gleaming recommendation and encouraged them to leave and start somewhere fresh, away from each other.
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*Annalise has disbanded the [[Keating 4]] and her [[Annalise Keating's Law Firm|legal department]] to start fresh after realizing that they all weren't good for each other. Annalise wrote each one of them a gleaming recommendation and encouraged them to leave and start somewhere fresh, away from each other.
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*Laurel has lied to her father about aborting her [[Laurel's Child|child]], possibly because of his involvement with Wes' death. She revealed that she is around 4 months pregnant to the Keating 4 at the dinner.
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*Laurel has lied to her father about aborting her [[Christopher Castillo|child]], possibly because of his involvement with Wes' death. She revealed that she is around 4 months pregnant to the Keating 4 at the dinner.
 
*[[Hannah Keating]] is suing Annalise for ownership of the [[Keating House|house]] and subsequently the insurance money.
  
*[[Hannah Keating]] is suing Annalise for ownership of the [[Keating House|house]] and subsequently the insurance money.
   
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*The title of the episode is a reference to [[Annalise Keating]]'s mother, [[Ophelia Harkness]] realizing that she is sick and is not getting better and that she needs to be put in a home. Ophelia said the quote "'''I'm going away'''" when she was explaining to Annalise that she was ready to be put into the care facility.
  
*The title of the episode is a reference to [[Annalise Keating]]'s mother, [[Ophelia Harkness]] realizing that she is sick and is not getting better and that she needs to be put in a home. Ophelia said the quote "'''I'm going away'''" when she was explaining to Annalise that she was ready to be put into the care facility.
 
** '''I’m Going Away''' - [[Ophelia Harkness]]
  
** '''I’m Going Away''' - [[Ophelia Harkness]]
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====International Titles====
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*'''French:''' "À Chacun Son Chemin" ''(To Each His Way)''
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*'''Spanish:''' "Me Iré Pronto" ''(I'll Go Soon)''
   
 
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|scene2 = [[Annalise]], [[Celestine Harkness|Celestine]] and [[Mac Harkness|Mac]] tour Acacia Home with [[Ophelia Harkness|Ophelia]] to see if the nursing home would be felt for Ophelia.
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|scene3 = [[Mac Harkness|Mac]] finally apologizes to [[Annalise]] for the abuse she suffered at the hands of [[Clyde Harkness|Clyde]]; Annalise texts the [[Keating 4]] and [[Bonnie]] asksing to meet with them as she flies home; Annalise has her debarment hearing.
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|scene4 = [[Annalise]] survey's her new [[Easton Hotel|living quarters]]; the [[Keating 4]] read over their recommendation letters from Annalise; [[Laurel]] goes back to [[Wes]]' [[Wes' Apartment|old flat]], now hers; [[Michaela]] pumps Asher up for their future; [[Connor]] tells [[Oliver]] he'll marry him in the future; Laurel begins to asks her [[Jorge Castillo|father]] why he killed Wes but erases the text; [[Bonnie]] goes to job interview at the [[District Attorney's Office|DA office]]; Annalise goes to her [[Isaac's Psychiatric Office|therapy appointment]]; (flashforward) Laurel awakens to [[Frank]] in [[St. Edith's Hospital|hospital]] and finds her baby bump gone.
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|song1 = Shoo Turkey
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|artist1 = [[Cicely Tyson]] & [[Viola Davis]]
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|scene1 = While [[Annalise]] is putting fresh clothes on her [[Ophelia Harkness|mother]] she begins to sing and Annalise joins in.}}
 
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"Anna Mae, I want you to hear me and I want you to hear me well because you're the one who's confused right now. I'm going away. You know it. I know it. My mind's going. So whether I live or die, it's not about me. It's what you want, your father wants, - what your sister wants."
—Ophelia Harkness to Annalise Keating

"I'm Going Away" is the 46th episode of How to Get Away with Murder, as well as its fourth season's premiere.

Summary

In the wake of Wes’ tragic death, Annalise returns to her family home to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, and realizes that, in order to rebuild, she must make a tough and shocking decision. Meanwhile, “the Keating 4” all face an uncertain future while Laurel becomes obsessed with finding out what actually happened to Wes the night he died. In a flash-forward, a terrifying crime is committed and everyone is a suspect.[3]

Plot

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Annalise on a plane to visit her mother.

Annalise was on a flight to Memphis when a man named Desmond began flirting with her. At her parents’ home, she said she wanted to use her insurance money from the fire to put her mom in a nursing home, but the matriarch was furious. Bonnie called to reveal Hannah (Sam’s sister) was contesting Annalise’s ownership of the house and her hearing to be reinstated to the Bar was pending. To avoid drinking but still blow off steam, Annalise met up with Desmond for a hookup. She got cold feet, however, and bailed. During the night, her mom had a dementia episode, after which she agreed to visit the facility. Annalise’s father wanted to care for her herself, and they fought over who was to blame for her mom’s condition.

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Annalise and Celestine discussing their mother.

Annalise’s sister, Celestine assured her that it wasn’t her fault, and she confessed that the expected insurance payout wasn’t coming through. She further admitted she may be disbarred for her alcohol issues. “I’d be drinking, too, if I had your life,” her sister admitted. Annalise asked her mom point-blank what she wants to do, and the matriarch replied, “I’m going away. You know it, I know it. My mind’s going.” Noting her daughter’s past losses, she said she wanted to “protect you from losing any more.” But since dementia can’t be stopped, she said they need to “prepare,” prompting Annalise to break down. “Don’t worry, I’ll stay as long as I can,” her mother said. Before leaving, Annalise begged her dad to “keep her safe,” at which pointed he finally apologized for the sexual assault she suffered at the hands of his brother.

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Laurel showing her father around the University.

One week later, Annalise invited the Keating 4 and Bonnie to a dinner. Laurel was with her dad when she received the text, and questioned why he brought Dominic to town. She confessed her pregnancy, but said she had an abortion. Laurel was later late to the dinner, where envelopes awaited each person. Connor was at a gay bar with Oliver, arguing over whether they should marry when he received the invite. Asher and Michaela were testing mattresses when the text came to them. She feared it was a “last supper,” while he hoped Annalise had good news. Frank took Bonnie to look at a potential office for Annalise and vowed, “I’ll win her back. Just give me time.”

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Annalise's team having dinner.

At the legal hearing, Annalise confirmed she was drinking while already on probation with the Bar and said Wes’ death was the result of her decision to drink. But she promised she’s sober and would remain so, and pleaded for “mercy” and “one more chance.” The episode then jumped ahead/back to Laurel’s arrival at the dinner, where Annalise said the letters couldn’t be opened until after dinner. She revealed she won the hearing, and Laurel said she couldn’t drink to celebrate because she was having the baby and is due in five months. Annalise then said the envelopes held recommendation letters, as she was cutting them from her team. “We’ve been given a second chance. We don’t need each other anymore. So it’s time to go our separate ways,” she told them, pointing out Wes’ absence. “I ruined him, but I’m not going to ruin all of you.” When an upset Laurel left, Michaela blasted Annalise for her unilateral decision and then stormed off, too, saying, “Have a terrible rest of your life.” Asher followed, saying, “Maybe next time, don’t invite people to a fancy dinner to dump them.” Connor was the least bothered and actually thanked Annalise.

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Annalise attending her first session with Isaac.

“They’ll understand eventually that this is good for them,” Bonnie said, just as Annalise handed her her own envelope and walked out. She later set up residence in a fully-furnished one-bedroom suite at the Easton Hotel as everyone read their letters. Michaela vowed to be stronger without her, and Connor told Oliver he wanted to marry him but didn’t want to say yes until things were “normal.” “For once, I want to do something the right way,” he said. In the last few minutes, Laurel contemplated asking her dad why he killed Wes, Bonnie met with the D.A. at the District Attorney's Office to get a job, and Annalise went to a court-ordered therapy meeting with Isaac Roa. The show ended with a flash-forward to three months later, with Frank and the therapist arriving at a hospital, where “she” was still unconscious with drugs in her system. Laurel, a patient, awoke and screamed something happened to her baby.

Notes and Trivia

Notes

Continuity

Important Events

  • Laurel has somehow discovered that her father was the one who murdered Wes. It is possible that she put one and one together when Dominic "bumped" into her on the street, later realizing that her father sent him to keep an eye on her.
  • Annalise has disbanded the Keating 4 and her legal department to start fresh after realizing that they all weren't good for each other. Annalise wrote each one of them a gleaming recommendation and encouraged them to leave and start somewhere fresh, away from each other.
  • Laurel has lied to her father about aborting her child, possibly because of his involvement with Wes' death. She revealed that she is around 4 months pregnant to the Keating 4 at the dinner.
  • Hannah Keating is suing Annalise for ownership of the house and subsequently the insurance money.

Title

  • The title along with the writer (Pete Nowalk) and director (Jet Wilkinson) of the episode was revealed on Pete Nowalk's Instagram post.[6]
    • Pete Nowalk appears to be continuing his tradition with writing the premiere and finale episode of each season, the only anomaly being the first season where he also wrote the second episode along with the first and the last episode. It can be assumed that as he is writing the first episode of Season 4 then he will most likely write the last episode of the season.
  • The title of the episode is a reference to Annalise Keating's mother, Ophelia Harkness realizing that she is sick and is not getting better and that she needs to be put in a home. Ophelia said the quote "I'm going away" when she was explaining to Annalise that she was ready to be put into the care facility.

International Titles

  • French: "À Chacun Son Chemin" (To Each His Way)
  • Spanish: "Me Iré Pronto" (I'll Go Soon)

Music

Song Artist Scene
"Shoo Turkey" Cicely Tyson & Viola Davis While Annalise is putting fresh clothes on her mother she begins to sing and Annalise joins in.
"Shoo Turkey" Bessie Jones Annalise, Celestine and Mac tour Acacia Home with Ophelia to see if the nursing home would be felt for Ophelia.
"Alan" Perfume Genius Mac finally apologizes to Annalise for the abuse she suffered at the hands of Clyde; Annalise texts the Keating 4 and Bonnie asksing to meet with them as she flies home; Annalise has her debarment hearing.
"Cold Cold Cold" Cage the Elephant Annalise survey's her new living quarters; the Keating 4 read over their recommendation letters from Annalise; Laurel goes back to Wes' old flat, now hers; Michaela pumps Asher up for their future; Connor tells Oliver he'll marry him in the future; Laurel begins to asks her father why he killed Wes but erases the text; Bonnie goes to job interview at the DA office; Annalise goes to her therapy appointment; (flashforward) Laurel awakens to Frank in hospital and finds her baby bump gone.

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References

  1. ↑ http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/24/abc-fall-premiere-dates-2017/
  2. ↑ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/will-grace-superstore-good-place-gotham-adjust-up-how-to-get-away-adjusts-down-thursday-final-ratings/
  3. ↑ http://www.spoilertv.com/2017/09/how-to-get-away-with-murder-episode-401.html
  4. ↑ Emmy episode analysis: Cicely Tyson (‘How to Get Away with Murder’) runs the gamut of emotions in ‘I’m Going Away’ by Kevin Jacobsen, GoldDerby (July 22, 2018)
  5. ↑ http://www.christianpost.com/news/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-4-news-ep-vows-to-unveil-more-answers-about-wes-death-and-how-annalise-rise-up-from-the-ashes-197271/
  6. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BW0ghUnj_rw/?taken-by=petenowalk&hl=en
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