Somebody Else

## Episode guide

"**Somebody Else**" is the sixth episode of the second season of *Maddox* and the twentieth episode of the series overall. It premiered in 2023.

## Synopsis

Boogie catches wind that something may be going on between Jet and Jaz. Dallas is in for an unexpected surprise when his brother comes to visit over Thanksgiving.

## Plot

While having smoothies together at The Cool Down, Andrea tells Dallas about rehearsals for the talent show, commending the talents of the power duo that is Jaz and Lucy especially. Dallas expresses his concerns about his brother Felix’s upcoming trip into town for Thanksgiving, noting their contentious relationship and Felix’s history of bullying behavior towards Dallas.

At school, Boogie finds a note in his locker in what he recognizes as Dallas’s handwriting, warning him to keep an eye on Jaz and Jet. During a student council meeting, he asks Debby if she remembers seeing Jaz and Jet together at the Halloween dance and if their behavior could possibly hint at infidelity. Debby is surprised that Boogie even cares, advising him to break up with her regardless as he doesn’t seem to like Jaz much to begin with.

During basketball practice, Boogie seems more distracted than usual, keeping his eyes on Jet especially. Coach Maple calls him aside, but he shrugs off her concerns that Dallas’s absence from the team is having a negative effect on his play. Jet teases him, saying he’s broken-hearted over Dallas. Hakeem calls him out for his unoriginal and homophobic humor. Coach Maple breaks them up before things escalate, giving Jet a warning for his attitude.

The Cowan family picks Felix up from the airport. His arrival throws Dallas off, as he wears his nails painted, openly hugs Dallas and genuinely expresses having missed him and his gratitude that Dallas is alive and well after the events of the previous year. He stands up for Dallas at home when their mother tries to dismiss his BPD diagnosis as “Big Pharma Disease”. During dinner, Felix consistently pushes back against their parents’ conservative views. Tensions rise until their father accuses Felix of being brainwashed and throws a plate at him, ultimately missing.

The next day, Boogie notices the closeness between Jet and Jaz between classes. Hakeem approaches him to check in after what happened at basketball practice. Boogie shows him Dallas’s note and admits that he doesn’t know why he’s even in a relationship with Jaz. Hakeem tells him to follow his heart.

In a meeting with Mr. Ngo, Dallas expresses concern about his home life while dancing around the violence that has taken place. He instead focuses on his parents’ ongoing refusal to provide him with the recommended therapy. Mr. Ngo promises to be a resource to him and hugs him as he breaks down sobbing. After school, Felix picks Dallas up. Before he drives, he formally apologizes for ridiculing Dallas in the past, explaining that college has been an eye-opening environment for him and vowing to be a better brother to Dallas in the future.

While studying at The Cool Down, Debby goes to the bathroom. On her way out, she catches Jaz and Jet kissing through the cracked-open door of the kitchen, discreetly takes a picture of it and, intending to send it to Boogie, accidentally sends it to the drama club.

## Credits

### Cast

#### Starring

* Wesley Carter as Hakeem Franklin
* Julia Chee as Andrea Salazar
* Teanna Mathers as Jaz Miller
* Simon Olliges as Jet Webster
* Cleo Robinson as Debby Murphy
* T. J. Shapiro as Dallas Cowan
* Brandon Whitehead as Boogie Forman

#### Recurring

* Anthony Evans as Dallas Cowan's father
* Georgia Harwood as Brynn Maple
* Ryan McAndrew as Felix Cowan
* Maxime Pham as Al Ngo
* Charlotte Revson as Dallas Cowan's mother
* Brayden Ziegler as Rob

## Trivia

* This episode takes its name from the song "Somebody Else" by The 1975.
* This episode marks the first appearance of Ryan McAndrew as Felix Cowan.