The next morning, Steven gets out of bed and makes his way to the bathroom to get ready for the day. On the way there, he runs into Pearl, who just came out of her room.
''Morning Pearl.'' Steven says to Pearl, rubbing his eye.
''Good morning, Steven. You're up earlier than usual. I'll make you breakfast.'' Pearl replies and comments.
''Thanks Pearl.'' Steven thanks Pearl and sits at the kitchen island.
Pearl starts humming a familiar song as she turns on the stove, places a pan on top and cracks an egg into it. The eggs begin to crackle as Pearl's humming gets louder.
Steven is sitting there, trying to remember why this song she's humming sounds so familiar.
''Mm-mmm mm mmmm… Mmm mmm mm-mmm…''
As she grabs some plates on the counter, her humming turns more into whispery singing.
''Mm-mmm mm mmmm… Don't cost nothing…''
Steven's eyes widen. That's his dad's song!
Pearl takes the pan off the stove, slides the fried egg off onto a plate, and brings it over to Steven.
Just as she places the plate down, Steven decides to bring up her weird behavior in the last few days.
''Uh- Hey Pearl? Can I ask you something?''
''Sure Steven, what is it?'' She replies as she puts a plastic cup next to the plate and pours some orange juice in it.
''Well, a certain… sooomebody… thinks that-'' He struggles to bring the words out of his mouth and looks down at the food on the table.
Pearl stands there waiting for Steven to continue.
''-well, they kinda think you're jealous-'' He says as he turns his head and starts twiddling his fingers.
''WHAT!?'' She is taken back by the question. Then she regains composure.
''I- I mean… Jealous? Of what, Steven?'' Pearl replies defensively, sweat on her forehead, a blush on her face.
''I don't know! Of the other two Pearls for hanging out with my dad!?'' He raises his voice.
''You've been acting weird around them for days now and, well, I'm worried! What's up Pearl!?''
He adds in a frustrated tone.
He looks up at the Gem only to be met with a face of shock. It takes a few seconds before Pearl says anything.
''…Steven… I-'' She struggles.
''Pearl please!'' Steven continues, desperate for answers.
Pearl is still struggling to come up with an answer. She doesn't want to keep Steven worrying but…
''I don't know, Steven.'' She sighs and leaves.
''Peeeaaarrrlll!'' He cries out desperately as he watches the Gem leave through the door.