First Love & Second Chances | "One Giant Leap" (602)

This week on That Was Us, we’re breaking down This Is Us Season 6, Episode 2: “One Giant Leap.” From Deja's life-changing weekend with Malik to Nicky's search for a love he never forgot, the episode explores first love, second chances, and the hope that keeps us moving forward.

In this episode, the hosts chat about:

* Waiting for the right person versus the right time when it comes to intimacy

* Chris's unforgettable (and now admittedly creepy) road trips in pursuit of romance

* How making amends can reveal just how much we've changed over time

* The lasting impact of criticism and why one comment can change how we see ourselves

They also break down the episode, including:

* Deja secretly traveling to Boston to spend the weekend with Malik

* Meeting Malik's ex, Jennifer, and stepping into the realities of his life as a father

* Deja preparing for her “first time”

* Malik's tenderness, patience, and reassurance during one of the biggest moments of Deja's life

* Nicky, Rebecca, and Miguel's road trip to find Sally decades after Vietnam