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I get it now. I'm the only one who can stop what she started. I can stop all of it! She wouldn't have wanted this. But I do.

Steven

"I Am My Mom" is the 25th episode of the fourth season of Steven Universe and the 128th episode overall.

Synopsis

Steven struggles to fix his mistakes.[4]

Plot

The episode begins with Steven informing the Crystal Gems of the situation, calling it an emergency. Pearl asks why Homeworld Gems would be stealing humans from Beach City.

Steven mentions that the humans were taken by a Topaz fusion and an Aquamarine. Pearl is shocked and scared, saying that the Diamonds must have sent them personally.

Steven infers that the Diamonds must be collecting more humans for Pink Diamond's Zoo. Amethyst is curious as to why only Steven's friends were taken and not anyone else.

Steven receives a picture of Funland sent from Connie's phone, and so the Crystal Gems go to Funland as soon as possible.

The Gems spread out to find Topaz and Aquamarine. Steven is scared, as he calls Connie, and later hears her ringtone from far away. Steven follows the sound and finds Connie's phone dropped on the ground. Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl follow him, as Pearl asks if that was Connie's phone.

Suddenly, a huge stomp is heard behind the merry-go-round. Topaz peers out from behind, as Aquamarine shows up. Sarcastically, Aquamarine feigns concern that they have been found. Stuck inside Topaz, the captured humans (Sadie, Lars, and Onion) let out muffled screams for help (except Jamie, whose mouth is unblocked and fully able to express concern).

Aquamarine asks where "My Dad" is, as she notices that Steven knows all of the captured humans (mentioning that "the list" did come from a "Steven"). While Steven does not understand, Garnet tells the Homeworld Gems to let the humans go, but they refuse. Aquamarine asks who they even are.

Revealing themselves as the "Crystal Gems", Aquamarine brushes this off, remembering hearing about "Rose Quartz's lackeys" in a report. Aquamarine and Topaz are not on the Earth to beat Pearl, Garnet, Amethyst, or Steven. They promise to let them go if they told where "My Dad" is.

Steven screams that he doesn't know a thing about "My Dad". Aquamarine claims that Yellow Diamond asked for "a 'My Dad', a 'Connie', a 'Lars', a 'Sadie', a 'Mailman', and an 'Onion I Think' – six human variations specified on a report by Peridot-5XG."

Steven remembers and "flashbacks" to the events of "Marble Madness", when he was naïve and told Peridot of the many humans that still exist on Earth, listing examples ("...there's my dad, Connie, Lars and Sadie, the mailman, Onion... I think...").

Steven pieces together that Aquamarine is looking for someone named "My Dad", based on a list he gave. Steven got upset and blames himself for letting this happen. Garnet gets ready to punch Topaz, but is stopped when punching her would hurt the humans trapped inside (as Jamie, seconds from being punched by Garnet, pleads that he has gotten over his feelings for her). Garnet is grabbed by Topaz, who throws her into a wooden fence.

Pearl tries to hit Topaz, not harming the humans with her sharp and precise spear. While Pearl is flying toward Topaz, Aquamarine freezes her in mid-air with her wand. As Pearl is frozen by Aquamarine's wand beam, Aquamarine flicks her into the sky. Amethyst uses her whip to try to pull Connie out of the fusion, but Topaz uses the whip to knock Amethyst down.

Aquamarine sarcastically asks Topaz if their mission states that the collected humans needed to be alive. From direction from Aquamarine, Topaz grabs Jamie and almost crushes his head.

Steven stops Aquamarine, saying he will tell her where is "My Dad" is. Steven makes up the fact that he is "My Dad". Aquamarine, somewhat doubtful in this "Steven" also being a "My Dad", ends up accepting and believing this answer (in order to make their mission faster and get off the planet).

The topazes unfuse and are ready to engulf Steven in their fusion. Pearl asks if Steven knows what he is doing, as Steven gives an affirmative thumbs-up in response, before being engulfed in their fusion. Steven has a plan to form his bubble while inside Topaz, but Topaz's mass is too thick for him to successfully do so.

Aquamarine, then, reveals her spaceship, camouflaged as part of the merry-go-round. Topaz jumps on with the captured humans, as Aquamarine blows a raspberry to the Crystal Gems. As she floats away into her ship, Pearl tries and fails to stab Aquamarine with her spear.

With the Homeworld Gems and captured humans now the ship, Aquamarine sighs in relief. She sets a course to Homeworld, bragging on why the Diamonds needed her for this easy mission.

Steven is finally able to form his bubble, expanding within Topaz which causes her to unfuse. In this explosion, the humans are freed. A short battle inside the ship starts. A topaz summons her weapon, a mace, and Connie suggests that her and Steven fuse. In a lack of time, they are unable to; the topaz instantly attempts to use her weapon but is blocked.

Meanwhile, Sadie and Lars are trying to get out. Lars is laying on the floor, while Sadie is grabbed by a topaz and is not able to escape. Lars, not knowing what to do and afraid of them both getting hurt, hides under a step instead of trying to rescue Sadie. After fighting the topazes with Connie, Steven is able to open the ship's door, approaching it with Connie, Sadie, Jamie, and Onion.

The Crystal Gems have fused to form Alexandrite, who is holding down the ship and preventing it from moving. Steven has her move the ship closer to the water so they can jump down. Onion quickly jumps off the ship, followed by Jamie (thrown off by Steven), Sadie, and Connie.

With the humans are falling into the water (Steven still being on the ship and Lars not being at the door), Aquamarine uses her wand, freezing Alexandrite and the humans in place.

Aquamarine states that they can not go back to Homeworld without getting all six "human variations", and are unable to leave without Steven, who they believe is "My Dad". Under the stress, Steven thinks a bit and admits that he is not "My Dad". Aquamarine is getting upset, as this mission keeps getting longer. Steven mentions that he can end the mission.

As Aquamarine doubts Steven's claims, Steven proclaims that he is someone the Diamonds would want more than any of the humans. "The leader of the Crystal Gem Rebellion, the Gem that shattered Pink Diamond, I'm not 'My Dad'; I'm my mom!", Steven shouts, revealing his navel's gemstone to Aquamarine. "I'm Rose Quartz!"

Aquamarine unfreezes the humans and Alexandrite from her wand beam, and they all fall down and Alexandrite unfuses. Pearl is sad and tries to convince Steven that he should not do this. Steven says he can stop all of this, while the rest of the Crystal Gems are begging to Steven to not go to Homeworld. In reference to his mother, Steven admits that "she wouldn't have wanted this, but I would".

Steven turns back to the ship. Pearl starts crying. Connie screams that he should not dare follow them. Steven lets out a somber "I love you", while boarding Aquamarine's ship.

The Gems continue begging for him not to do this, and Connie is screaming for him to not go, but it is much too late. The ship goes warp speed, as Aquamarine, Topaz, and Steven (and Lars, still on the ship) leave for their destination to Homeworld.

Features

Characters

Objects

Locations

Music

Songs

  • TBA

Instrumental Songs

Trivia

  • All of the captured Beach City citizens managed to escape the ship, except for Lars.

Cultural References

Continuity

  • This episode takes place immediately after the events of "Are You My Dad?".
  • The Diamonds know by now that the Crystal Gems are still active, but have apparently decided to just leave them alone.
  • Flashbacks of "Marble Madness" are seen.
    • Shortly after Steven's interaction with her in "Marble Madness", Peridot had made a full report, including the humans listed by Steven.
    • When Yellow Diamond learned of Blue Diamond's desire for more humans in "That Will Be All", she used this report to specify the human "variations" that Aquamarine was to acquire.
  • Amethyst mentions the rubies' ship was stolen, referring to the events of "Room for Ruby".
  • Connie's ringtone is the song "Alone Together", from the episode of the same name.
  • Jamie says he has moved on from his feelings for Garnet, referring to the events of "Love Letters".
  • The Rebellion is mentioned by Aquamarine.
  • This episode somewhat confirms Steven's feelings for Connie, saying "I love you" (both to Connie and to the group) before turning himself in to Aquamarine and Topaz.

Errors

  • When Connie warns Steven of Topaz's coming blow, her thick eyebrows turn thin and then thick again.
  • After Aquamarine unfreezes the humans, Onion disappears completely from the scene.

Transcript

View the episode's transcript here.

Gallery

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References

ve Episode List
Pilot Pilot
Season 1 A: Gem GlowLaser Light CannonCheeseburger BackpackTogether BreakfastFryboCat FingersBubble BuddiesSerious StevenTiger MillionaireSteven's LionArcade ManiaGiant WomanSo Many BirthdaysLars and the Cool KidsOnion TradeSteven the Sword FighterLion 2: The MovieBeach PartyRose's RoomCoach StevenJoking VictimSteven and the StevensMonster BuddiesAn Indirect KissMirror Gem/Ocean Gem

B: House GuestSpace RaceSecret TeamIsland AdventureKeep Beach City WeirdFusion CuisineGarnet's UniverseWatermelon StevenLion 3: Straight to VideoWarp TourAlone TogetherThe TestFuture VisionOn the RunHorror ClubWinter ForecastMaximum CapacityMarble MadnessRose's ScabbardOpen BookShirt ClubStory for StevenThe MessagePolitical PowerThe Return/Jail Break

Season 2 Full DisclosureJoy RideSay UncleLove LettersReformedSworn to the SwordRising Tides, Crashing SkiesKeeping It TogetherWe Need to TalkChille TidCry for HelpKeystone MotelOnion FriendHistorical FrictionFriend ShipNightmare HospitalSadie's SongCatch and ReleaseWhen It RainsBack to the BarnToo FarThe AnswerSteven's BirthdayIt Could've Been Great/Message ReceivedLog Date 7 15 2
Season 3 Super Watermelon Island/Gem DrillSame Old WorldBarn MatesHit the DiamondSteven FloatsDrop Beat DadMr. GregToo Short to RideThe New LarsBeach City DriftRestaurant WarsKiki's Pizza Delivery ServiceMonster ReunionAlone at SeaGreg the BabysitterGem HuntCrack the WhipSteven vs. AmethystBismuthBetaEarthlingsBack to the MoonBubbled
Season 4 Kindergarten KidKnow Your FusionBuddy's BookMindful EducationFuture Boy ZoltronLast One Out of Beach CityOnion GangGem HarvestThree Gems and a BabySteven's DreamAdventures in Light DistortionGem HeistThe ZooThat Will Be AllThe New Crystal GemsStorm in the RoomRocknaldoTiger PhilanthropistRoom for RubyLion 4: Alternate EndingDoug OutThe Good LarsAre You My Dad?I Am My Mom
Season 5 Stuck TogetherThe TrialOff ColorsLars' HeadDewey WinsGemcationRaising the BarnBack to the KindergartenSadie KillerKevin PartyLars of the StarsJungle MoonYour Mother and MineThe Big ShowPool HoppingLetters to LarsCan't Go BackA Single Pale RoseNow We're Only Falling ApartWhat's Your Problem?The QuestionMade of HonorReunitedLegs From Here to HomeworldFamiliarTogether AloneEscapismChange Your Mind
Film Steven Universe: The Movie
Steven Universe Future Little HomeschoolGuidanceRose BudsVolleyballBluebirdA Very Special EpisodeSnow DayWhy So Blue?Little GraduationPrickly PairIn DreamsBismuth CasualTogether ForeverGrowing PainsMr. UniverseFragmentsHomeworld BoundEverything's FineI Am My MonsterThe Future
Shorts Lion Loves to Fit in a BoxThe Classroom Gems: What Are Gems?We Are the Crystal GemsThe Classroom Gems: How Are Gems Made?UnboxingThe Classroom Gems: FusionCooking with LionGem KaraokeSteven ReactsVideo ChatSteven's Song Time
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