Wayward ending explained: Do Abbie and Leile escape? Michael Gibson/NetflixSensing that she's losing her grip over Laura, Evelyn shows up at Laura's house, but doesn't get a warm welcome. Abbie and Leila get away, but Leila suddenly changes her mind, telling Abbie that the school can help her so she should stay. Abbie says "You're a good person too, Alex," ending Wayward on the happy note they both deserve…Mae Martin as Alex Dempsey. He really loves Laura, and he loves the baby, and it would be really, really difficult to leave.