(upbeat music)
(door opens)
- I thought you left.
- You can't get rid of me that easily.
- Is that like a dance?
- It's not like a dance.
And just so you know, if a guy wants to ask you
he'll give you a bejeweled mask.
Obviously, I'm going with Ryan.
- But he hasn't given you a mask yet?
- I mean, the dance was just announced.
I'll have one by the end of the week, guaranteed.
♪ Hush my loves now don't you lie ♪
♪ Karma's got a way of making things right ♪
♪ If you think your words aren't nice ♪
♪ Better close your mouth, shut your lips real tight ♪
- Does this sound like slam poetry or bad grunge lyrics?
- Hey, watch out!
That would've been a
pretty nasty twisted ankle.
- Oh, thanks.
I'm just trying to nail my flow for poetry night.
- Hey, that slam poetry thing in town tomorrow.
Sounds fun.
- Uh huh.
- So...
Did you hear that Nellie's back?
- Since when?
- I just saw her dad drop her off.
Look, I know you overheard those guys
talking about the scavenger hunt.
Something weird is going on around here and
Nellie just seems to be in the middle of it.
You know what's up?
- I know who's up.
Maybe.
My advice, let it go.
I've got this.
- Look Chloe, whatever's going on---
- I said I've got it.
Why do you even care so much about Nellie anyway?
I thought you were dating Tiffany.
- I...
I just want things to be fair.
- [Voice Over] Welcome back friend.
I hope my personal story helped you.
By now, I bet a few people have gotten the best of you.
(girls giggling)
- Why is everyone laughing?
- The girl rule.
- Gonna kiss me here or here?
(giggling)
- [Voice Over] But don't let them push you around.
You challenge today, get them back.
Revenge is the best medicine.
(knocking)
- Hey.
- I'm so glad you came back.
Those Crown Lake guys are losers.
- I just can't believe Josh didn't tell me
about the girl rule though.
I wanna get him back.
- Get him back?
- Yeah, you said so yourself.
I should kick the Crown Lake guys
where it counts or whatever.
- And you said that wasn't your style.
- Maybe it's time for a change.
I Just need to come up with the perfect thing
to embarrass Josh.
Do you want this?
- You do not wanna see me eat chocolate.
It's like poison ivy except with way more crying.
- I think I might have it.
- Okay, before you go all Hamlet
avenging his dead father on me,
let's talk about what really matters,
Open mic.
Are you there?
- Of course.
- Awesome.
Listen, Josh is a jerk, but he's not worth revenge.
No matter what anyone tells you.
- Okay.
(playful music)
- Hey.
- I'm cutting crew conditioning
to officially welcome you back.
- You ducking out of a grueling workout in the weight room?
Poor you.
But yeah, I decided to give Crown Lake another try.
Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment.
- Well I respect your gluttony.
So...
You going to open mic?
- Chloe's big debut?
Of course.
- Wanna go together?
- Wouldn't you rather ask Tiffany?
- She's not really into slam poetry.
It's not her thing.
Come on, it'll be fun.
- Okay, sounds good.
But, can we invite Josh?
I need to talk to him about some scavenger hunt stuff.
- You think that's a good idea?
- It's fine.
- All right.
I'll catch you later.
- See ya.
(phone ringing)
- Ryan is that you?
Oh.
Hi mom.
Mom, I can't.
I have this test and spirit squad and--
Hey what's up?
- Who were you talking to just now?
- Nobody.
- Is it the hot guy you're dating?
Or is it Evan?
Is he still in Brazil?
- Of course.
Living the dream.
(sighs)
- So, do you wanna go to that slam poetry thing tonight?
- Eww, why?
- To see Chloe Hauser's epic fail.
- Bashing Chloe was so last year.
But fine, I have nothing better to do.
(indistinct dialogue)
- [Ryan] Hey Nellie.
- Hey, hi.
- So, is there any chance
I'm gonna see you up on that stage tonight?
- That would be a big no.
The stage and I definitely don't mix.
- Same.
I can't even do class presentations.
- Me neither.
Before it's my turn I have to do deep breathing
in the bathroom.
- For me, it's squeezing a stress ball.
Like until it pops.
- Ryan?
(loud thud)
Was someone else just here?
- Um.
- Well, I sure hope not.
This is perfect timing because I really wanted to see you.
- Sorry.
- A little birdie told me you wanted me here.
- Yeah, hey.
Thanks for coming.
- Sure.
I heard you left school.
- No, just had a long weekend at home.
- Cool.
Look, that day I...
I really thought you knew about the girl rule.
And my mom's all on my case saying
I shouldn't have put you in that position.
And, I'm sorry.
- Water under the bridge.
Let's sit.
Do you want coffee?
- Yes, sounds great.
(suspenseful music)
(fingers snapping)
- Hey everyone.
I'm Chloe and this is a poem I wrote about war and peace.
(snaps)
Look around you
me, you, us
(snaps)
we're all the same separated only by a last name.
We are equal.
(snaps)
(tense music)
- Fight for us, for the sisters outside.
This isn't a game.
This is real life.
- Is there chocolate in this drink?
- Mabel just said coffee.
- [Ryan] Josh.
Josh.
(indistinct conversations)
- Bang, bang, shoot your hate down
it's the queen that holds the crown.
(audience snapping)
(gentle music)
- I mean, I just don't get it.
What hasn't Ryan given me a mask?
Yeah, I know.
Probably just busy or something but...
Actually Becca, I (sighs)
I have to go.
- [woman] This has gone on too long.
You are coming with me this time.
- [Tiffany] You can't just ambush me like this.
- I'm sorry.
- Tiffany, come along.
We'll be late.
- Actually,
- What are you doing?
- You're coming with me.
- Where?
- Tiffany, is this necessary?
- I'm bringing a friend.
- Bringing me where?
- I'll explain later, come on.
(gentle music)
- Next time on Crown lake.
- Wait right here.
- What are we doing here?
- I think something is going on.
- Do you have any evidence of this Mr. Becker?
- Can you not tell anyone at school about his?
- I'm not like you Tiffany.