(dramatic music)
- Hey everyone, it's Chris Royce, here --
and I just wanted to personally update you all
on the recent slew of violence
that's been gripping our small city.
While many of us are still reeling
from the brutal hit and run
that critically injured a teenager last summer,
I'm here at the site of the latest assault,
where I just caught word that the main suspect,
Nic Anderson, has gone missing.
How did law enforcement let this happen?
And how many more kids have to be injured
before our mayor decides to--
- What the hell?! - Connor, what?
That was a perfect take,
and now I'm gonna have to do that again.
- No, you cannot post that! Nic is my friend.
- So?
The Attaway PD now have two unresolved
violent incidents on their hands.
I mean, the hit and run was bad enough, but...
an all-out brawl at everyone's favorite bistro?
You can't expect me not to use that.
- But it's not true.
And how could you bring up--
- Strategy and tactics, little brother.
We spread enough of these stories,
the voters are gonna be demoralized,
and they won't show up to the polls.
Besides, I'm only repeating what's already been reported.
- How could he print this? It's not true!
This is a nightmare. - For the Mayor.
- For us, it's fantastic!
The longer this goes on, the better it'll be.
We got this Con, I can feel it.
How's my hair? I'm going again.
What's up you guys? It's Chris Royce!
(sign buzzing)
♪ Don't miss your block now ♪
♪ And we can't believe we took the fall so hard ♪
♪ And it reads just like a book ♪
♪ Give me some love tides ♪
♪ That you gave before the moon ♪
- Hey.
You're up early.
- Yeah, I couldn't sleep.
- Who's texting you at this hour?
- Dan. He's complaining about the hospital breakfast.
- Good morning, girlies.
I'm assuming you two need a ride?
- Oh no, I have Dan's truck. Thank you, though.
- That's right!
I can't believe you two are driving already!
- One of us is. I don't have a car yet.
- What's the rush?
Kids drive way too early these days.
Just look at that poor, paralyzed kid from Millwood.
- Someone else hit him. - Exactly.
With all the dangerous nonsense going on,
I don't want you on the road.
- Good to know you don't trust me.
- It's not you I don't trust. It's other folks.
Did you read the latest post from Chris Royce?
It's crazy out there.
Besides, I'm gonna miss chauffeuring you around.
- Well, I'm not.
- Dude, this is so unfair!
They're making out Nic to be like some sort of loose cannon.
We all know he didn't assault Xander.
Besides, Xander's the one who's a jerk to him all the time.
Why do the cops think it's Nic?
- Attaway PD always just jumps to the first conclusion,
just like they did with Ivan.
- That's an interesting notion.
What are you working on, anyways?
What is this?
Why are you still doing this?
I mean, didn't we drop this once we falsely accused Junior?
- You mean, when you falsely accused Junior?
- Buddy, are you okay?
I know things are a little rough at home.
I'm always here if you want to talk.
- So, from social media alone,
I've been able to eliminate all the Millwood kids,
which means...it has to be an Attaway kid.
- Wait, what? It was a kid from Attaway?
- Most likely.
We still need to figure out
who was in the right place at the right time.
I've been developing this app that can analyze
social media data and location history,
but we still need to figure out
the facts by talking to people.
- Jeez-a-lou, Max...how many hours did you put into this?
And where did you learn how to code?
- You can learn anything online.
- Okay, listen buddy, I don't know
if this is, uh, good for you anymore.
- Don't you want Ivan to find justice?
- Sure, but, you know, with everything going on right now...
this is a lot.
- Who are you trying to protect?
- You!
- Well, if that was true, you'd be helping me.
- Max, stop. Dude!
- Hey! I'm so glad I caught you.
I feel like I haven't seen you in forever.
- I know, sorry. Things have been so...hectic.
- I know, I read about it.
That Nic kid sounds like bad news.
- He's not as bad as he seems.
- Then why'd he flee town?
Seems like a red flag to me.
- Maybe.
- But, anyway, you didn't tell me
about your meeting with Marsha!
Isn't she great?
- Yeah, she was.
- So, what'd she say?
- Well, she said that Eleanor wasn't happy
with what my parents left her in the will,
so she filed some lawsuits or something.
- So, my dad was right.
Your parents did leave you money.
- Yeah, I guess.
- Wow. So, what are you gonna do?
- Honestly, I don't know.
I haven't had time to think about it.
- Well, don't wait too long.
Marsha won't be available for too long,
and her time is expensive.
- Wait a minute, I never said
I could afford to hire anybody.
- I know.
Marsha's doing me a huge favor by helping you.
The least you could do is follow up.
- Look, I appreciate your help so much,
but now is just not a good time.
Victoria's crashing with me.
- So, you're not pursuing this because of Victoria?
- It's not like that.
- Are you sure?
Because you should be a millionaire,
but your aunt won't even let you get a car.
And you get an ounce of independence,
and then Victoria shows up,
and you let her stomp all over you.
- It was an emergency.
She's my best friend and she needed my help.
- Okay, sorry.
Just wanted to help.
I hate seeing you let people walk all over you.
But maybe I'm wrong.
(crickets chirping)
(equipment clattering)
- Hey, are you doing okay?
- Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Why?
- You just seemed quiet.
- I'm just really worried about Nic.
He hasn't answered my texts all day.
- Same. But, I'm sure he is fine.
He's an idiot, but, he's pretty resourceful.
And listen, if you ever need someone to talk to,
I'm here for you.
- Oh yeah, so you can tell Grace everything?
No thanks.
- I don't tell Grace everything.
- Yeah right. You guys live together.
- Chief Aguilar wouldn't let us stay home alone.
So yeah, we live together, but I have no choice.
- I totally forgot.
I just, you know, have had a lot on my plate and I...
I'm sorry.
I heard about Dan. How is he?
- He's...
he's scared.
Pretending to be okay.
I just wish he would open up to me.
- Yeah, I know a thing or two about that.
- Seriously, Connor, if you ever wanna talk, I'm here.
- Thanks. But I'm fine.
(pensive music)
- Ugh! She's just so controlling.
I'm so sick of living under her stupid rules.
I'm sorry.
You're in the middle of a movie, and I shouldn't be ranting
to you when you have so much going on.
- No, it's okay.
I mean, I've seen this movie a million times.
What's going on?
- Well, Eleanor and I just got into a huge argument
and she stormed out.
Among other things, she called me an ungrateful
spoiled brat with a snotty attitude.
It was bad.
- What? How could she say that?
- All I did was ask about getting a car,
and she just snapped.
Totally let me have it.
- I'm sorry.
Maybe she's stressed because Max and I are here.
- No, she's glad you're here.
She thinks you're perfect.
- I don't think that's true.
- It is.
But the thing is, I just found out
she inherited a ton of money from my parents, like...a lot.
- Wow, okay...
- So, it's not like we can't afford a car,
but she acts like every little thing
is this huge inconvenience.
She's been lying to me my whole life.
- Maybe she just doesn't want you to worry.
You know, a car is a pretty big ask.
- It's not just the car, Vic.
I can't spend my own babysitting money
without her having an opinion.
- Maybe you're too harsh on her, okay?
Maybe you should go a little easier on her?
- Forget it.
I never should have mentioned this.
Let's just watch some "Housewives" or something.
- Wait, but I...nevermind.
Next time, on "Junior's"--
- You've gained over 5,000 followers
in such a short amount of time!
You're exactly the kind of energy
and voice my campaign needs.
- In order for you to obtain your trust,
you need to emancipate yourself.
- It's hard to be on your side
when you're awful to everyone!