The death a friend and grief

At a public speaking event at the Sydney Opera House, Josie and Jacob deliver presentations with contrasting styles on the importance of speaking up. (Coarse language)

Josie complains about having to visit her grandmother after school, observes Nonna's "spy ring" at work, refuses to eat, complains about the heat and argues in Italian before being kicked out of the house.

Josie Alibrandi's internal monologue on Tomato Day introduces the Italian culture she resents, her hopes for the future, and her rejection of the idea her past determines her destiny.