4 00:00:44,099 --> 00:00:44,899 I don't want to know. 5 00:00:45,599 --> 00:00:49,799 There's chicken pot pie defrosting on the counter. Dad is not home and I'm going to therapy. 6 00:01:51,903 --> 00:01:54,503 First stop of the day. Just you and me, kid. 7 00:02:02,303 --> 00:02:04,403 Just... pick a seat... 8 00:02:05,504 --> 00:02:07,004 Any seat. 9 00:02:11,504 --> 00:02:12,904 It's my first day of high school. 10 00:02:13,904 --> 00:02:17,804 I have seven new notebooks, a skirt I hate and a stomachache. 11 00:02:36,305 --> 00:02:38,705 Hi I'm Heather. I'm new here. 12 00:02:39,105 --> 00:02:41,306 Are you? We moved in here Saturday. 13 00:02:44,906 --> 00:02:48,006 -Cool shoes. -Oh, thanks. I got them at a back to school sale. 14 00:02:48,506 --> 00:02:50,606 I mean, I wanted them in black but I wear an 8 1/2. 15 00:02:51,106 --> 00:02:54,706 And they were a bit small, so I had to find 9s. They only had a 9 in pink. 16 00:02:55,906 --> 00:02:57,206 But they look good. 17 00:03:19,708 --> 00:03:20,508 Name. 18 00:03:21,808 --> 00:03:24,008 Name, freshman. It's for the yearbook. 19 00:03:26,008 --> 00:03:27,808 Melinda Sordino. 20 00:03:32,608 --> 00:03:36,609 The school board decided that Trojans didn't send a strong message of abstinence. 21 00:03:37,409 --> 00:03:40,309 So now we've become the Merryweather Hornets. 22 00:03:49,509 --> 00:03:53,110 What are we supposed to cheer? 'We are the Hornets, the horny horny Hornets!'? 23 00:04:17,111 --> 00:04:19,611 Got a hall pass, young lady? Come here. 24 00:04:20,911 --> 00:04:21,911 Hustle, young lady! 25 00:04:27,911 --> 00:04:29,712 Seven minutes past grace period. 26 00:04:32,112 --> 00:04:33,012 Name. 27 00:04:34,412 --> 00:04:36,612 Don't make this difficult. Name! 28 00:04:38,612 --> 00:04:40,612 Melinda Sordino. 29 00:04:41,112 --> 00:04:42,412 -Grade? -Ninth. 30 00:04:48,513 --> 00:04:52,113 That's one demerit, Sordino. Get to class. 31 00:04:57,713 --> 00:05:03,113 Biology ... is the study of ... 32 00:05:03,713 --> 00:05:06,014 Is the study of ... good ... 33 00:05:06,514 --> 00:05:08,514 Good 34 00:05:09,314 --> 00:05:12,314 Oh hello, dear. Do you have a late pass? 35 00:05:14,014 --> 00:05:18,014 It is the first day. Just don't make it a habit of it. 36 00:05:18,114 --> 00:05:21,414 -And your name is? -Melinda Sordino. 37 00:05:23,315 --> 00:05:28,115 Ok, your lab partner must be ... uh, let's see ... 38 00:05:31,715 --> 00:05:34,015 Oh, excellent! And your name is? 39 00:05:35,015 --> 00:05:36,515 Dave Petrakis. 40 00:05:41,816 --> 00:05:44,216 My English teacher has no face. 41 00:05:49,716 --> 00:05:51,716 I call her "Hair Woman". 42 00:05:57,016 --> 00:06:01,317 Grada Walkancros... from Belgium. 43 00:06:02,317 --> 00:06:05,817 We're so pleased to have you here in America. 44 00:06:06,817 --> 00:06:08,317 She doesn't speak English. 45 00:06:14,717 --> 00:06:16,718 -Heather Billings. -Here. 46 00:06:19,518 --> 00:06:21,118 Rachel Bruin. 47 00:06:21,618 --> 00:06:25,618 -Rochelle. Ah, Rochelle. Rochelle. 48 00:06:26,918 --> 00:06:29,518 Rachel Bruin. My ex-best friend. 49 00:06:59,220 --> 00:07:02,620 Oh, and class? Please tell me if I 50 00:07:02,655 --> 00:07:07,620 pronounce your surname wrong or if you have a preferred nickname. 51 00:09:05,827 --> 00:09:08,027 911, what is the nature of your emergency? 52 00:09:09,827 --> 00:09:12,627 Hello? Hold the line, we'll try to find your location. 53 00:09:15,528 --> 00:09:17,528 -Rachel, wait ... -Are you nuts? 54 00:09:26,328 --> 00:09:28,028 Where's Melinda? I don't care! 55 00:09:31,328 --> 00:09:33,429 Hi everybody. Uh, welcome to Art. 56 00:09:33,929 --> 00:09:36,729 The only class that will teach you how to survive. 57 00:09:37,829 --> 00:09:40,129 This is where you can find your soul. 58 00:09:41,429 --> 00:09:43,429 If you dare. 59 00:09:44,129 --> 00:09:46,329 Don't ask me to show you how to draw a face. 60 00:09:48,029 --> 00:09:51,830 Ask me to help you find the wind. 61 00:09:53,030 --> 00:09:56,030 Good! Right, that's good! Can you tell me what you're feeling? 62 00:09:56,730 --> 00:09:57,830 Right now. 63 00:10:02,030 --> 00:10:06,230 Ok, can anybody tell me what they're actually feeling right now? 64 00:10:09,031 --> 00:10:11,531 Does Algebra move you to tears? 65 00:10:13,631 --> 00:10:18,431 Are numbers and words more important than images? 66 00:10:21,131 --> 00:10:23,031 Can anybody tell me what this is? 67 00:10:23,831 --> 00:10:26,532 A-globe? A-globe. 68 00:10:28,232 --> 00:10:32,532 What are you guys 13, 14? You've already let them beat the creativity out of you? 69 00:10:33,932 --> 00:10:35,432 It's ok. 70 00:10:36,132 --> 00:10:42,332 I used to let my daughters kick this around my studio when it was too wet to play outside. 71 00:10:42,932 --> 00:10:47,433 And one day, Jennie put her foot right through Texas and 72 00:10:48,033 --> 00:10:51,433 the entire United States, crumbled into the sea. See? 73 00:10:53,233 --> 00:11:00,533 I mean, you could, you could, ahem, paint a wet muzzled dog chewing Alaska, right? 74 00:11:04,634 --> 00:11:06,834 I mean, the possibilities are endless. 75 00:11:09,134 --> 00:11:14,834 It's almost too much, but uh, you all are important enough to give it to. So. 76 00:11:17,634 --> 00:11:21,935 Alright, so um, here you go. In here is a piece of paper. 77 00:11:22,835 --> 00:11:26,135 Great. And on that piece of paper is a word. 78 00:11:26,735 --> 00:11:31,935 You're gonna spend the rest of the year turning that object into art. 79 00:11:38,536 --> 00:11:40,036 -Mr Freeman. -Mm-hmm? 80 00:11:40,536 --> 00:11:45,536 When I was little, I was really scared of clowns and I don't want to relapse and have to go back into therapy. 81 00:11:46,636 --> 00:11:50,036 Oh, yeah well fear is a great place to begin art. 82 00:12:00,437 --> 00:12:04,337 Hey! Whoa! You just chose your destiny. You can't change that. 83 00:12:09,337 --> 00:12:11,937 I learned how to draw a tree in like the second grade. 84 00:12:13,438 --> 00:12:15,138 Oh, really? 85 00:12:16,538 --> 00:12:20,838 Well, you gonna show me? It's ok, I won't grade you. 86 00:12:33,839 --> 00:12:37,039 No commentary, please. 87 00:12:55,440 --> 00:12:57,240 That's a pretty good start. 88 00:12:57,940 --> 00:13:00,140 Let's see what it looks like at the end of the year, huh? 89 00:13:21,341 --> 00:13:23,141 It's Melinda Sordino. 90 00:13:25,443 --> 00:13:29,843 Called the cops. You know, and busted everyone... 91 00:13:31,144 --> 00:13:35,044 You know, my buddy? You know Jeff, his brother? 92 00:13:44,943 --> 00:13:46,743 See you tomorrow! 93 00:14:14,544 --> 00:14:16,744 Are you sick? 94 00:14:17,845 --> 00:14:19,845 How was your first day? 95 00:14:21,245 --> 00:14:23,445 -Fine. -Look what I got at the store. 96 00:14:24,945 --> 00:14:26,945 You don't like it, we can always get store credit. 97 00:14:56,547 --> 00:14:58,147 Where's the sweater? 98 00:14:58,847 --> 00:15:00,847 I thought you said it was returnable. 99 00:15:01,547 --> 00:15:05,547 No, I got it on sale. Don't wear it, don't wear it. It's fine. 100 00:15:06,147 --> 00:15:07,847 Well then why'd you say that it... 101 00:15:23,548 --> 00:15:27,348 All that crap you hear on tv about communication and expressing feelings 102 00:15:27,848 --> 00:15:28,749 is a lie. 103 00:15:29,149 --> 00:15:30,949 No one really cares what you have to say. 104 00:15:31,049 --> 00:15:34,249 So here's the plan. We join 5 clubs, one for every day of the week. 105 00:15:34,449 --> 00:15:36,949 But not like Latin club. Cool stuff. 106 00:15:37,249 --> 00:15:40,149 What do you want to join? Hey, maybe we can tutor kids at the elementary school. 107 00:15:40,249 --> 00:15:44,149 What about your friends from last year? Don't you know Nicole? 108 00:15:44,549 --> 00:15:46,650 I wonder how long it would take for anyone to notice 109 00:15:47,150 --> 00:15:50,350 if I just stopped talking. 110 00:15:50,650 --> 00:15:51,850 0% body fat! 111 00:15:52,250 --> 00:15:55,050 I was into bowling back in La Joya. That was fun. 112 00:15:56,250 --> 00:16:00,150 But the bowling club here does seem like it really attracts the right people. 113 00:16:02,050 --> 00:16:06,151 Hanging back is a very common mistake most ninth graders make. I mean you shouldn't be intimidated. 114 00:16:07,451 --> 00:16:10,351 Wait, are you getting darker than me? Hold on. 115 00:16:27,952 --> 00:16:32,252 -Oh man. You need a mouthguard. -Gym should be illegal. 116 00:16:33,052 --> 00:16:34,552 It's humiliating. 117 00:16:35,552 --> 00:16:39,352 Hey, do you know the Martha clan? They do all these cool projects like feeding the homeless and stuff. 118 00:16:39,952 --> 00:16:43,853 Oh and they dress in different color schemes depending on the season. I mean, I'm not good in fall tones. 119 00:16:43,953 --> 00:16:45,853 And I said I can wear beige instead of orange, but you know. 120 00:16:51,053 --> 00:16:54,053 Oh no, Sordino. Front row. 121 00:16:56,353 --> 00:16:58,554 I got my eye on you. 122 00:17:05,754 --> 00:17:09,454 We're studying American history for the ninth time in nine years. 123 00:17:10,654 --> 00:17:14,154 Every year they say we're going to get right up to the present 124 00:17:14,204 --> 00:17:16,155 but we always get stuck in the industrial revolution. 125 00:17:17,355 --> 00:17:19,055 My family ... 126 00:17:19,755 --> 00:17:21,955 has been in this country ... 127 00:17:22,355 --> 00:17:24,055 for over 200 years. 128 00:17:25,955 --> 00:17:27,655 We built this place. 129 00:17:28,155 --> 00:17:30,955 We fought in every war. From the first one to the last one. 130 00:17:32,355 --> 00:17:34,756 We paid our taxes. They voted. 131 00:17:36,056 --> 00:17:41,056 So, tell me why my son can't get a job. 132 00:17:45,756 --> 00:17:48,556 Reverse discrimination. 133 00:17:49,456 --> 00:17:51,857 He wanted to be a firefighter. 134 00:17:53,157 --> 00:17:56,057 Went up for the job 135 00:17:56,457 --> 00:17:57,257 but he didn't get it. 136 00:17:59,957 --> 00:18:03,657 What I'm suggesting here is maybe if we had closed our borders 137 00:18:04,057 --> 00:18:08,957 in 1900, then real Americans would get the jobs they deserve. 138 00:18:15,058 --> 00:18:16,258 Young lady. 139 00:18:16,958 --> 00:18:21,658 Um, I think that we're all foreigners, and should just give the country back to the Native Americans. 140 00:18:24,958 --> 00:18:27,559 Now we have a debate, don't we? 141 00:18:29,359 --> 00:18:32,759 Native Americans. 142 00:18:34,059 --> 00:18:35,959 Maybe your son didn't get the job because he wasn't good enough. 143 00:18:36,359 --> 00:18:39,659 -Or maybe he's lazy... or maybe the guy was just better... -Watch your mouth, mister. 144 00:18:40,959 --> 00:18:42,459 That's my son you're talking about. 145 00:18:43,159 --> 00:18:45,360 You know what? That's enough debate. 146 00:18:45,860 --> 00:18:47,360 Everybody take out your book. 147 00:18:54,260 --> 00:18:56,360 Mr. Petrakis, please take your seat. 148 00:18:57,460 --> 00:19:00,060 If the class is debating, than any student has a right to say what's on his mind. 149 00:19:00,660 --> 00:19:03,261 I decide who talks in here, Mr. Petrakis. 150 00:19:04,861 --> 00:19:07,561 You opened a debate. You can't close it just because it's not going your way. 151 00:19:08,661 --> 00:19:12,261 -Watch me! Take your seat, Mr. Petrakis. -The constitution does not recognize different 152 00:19:12,361 --> 00:19:15,361 levels of citizenship based upon the time spent in the country. 153 00:19:15,961 --> 00:19:18,361 As a citizen and a student, I'm protesting the tone of this lesson 154 00:19:18,461 --> 00:19:20,962 as racist, intolerant, and xenophobic. 155 00:19:21,462 --> 00:19:25,062 Sit your butt in that chair, Mr. Petrakis. And watch your mouth. 156 00:19:26,262 --> 00:19:30,662 I tried to get this debate going and, uh, you people turn it into a race thing. 157 00:19:31,762 --> 00:19:34,662 Sit down, Mr. Petrakis, or you're gonna go down to the principal's office. 158 00:19:47,263 --> 00:19:50,063 Dave Petrakis is my new hero. 159 00:20:01,464 --> 00:20:03,864 Hey, Rach. 160 00:20:07,064 --> 00:20:08,264 How's it going? 161 00:20:09,064 --> 00:20:10,064 Good. 162 00:20:12,064 --> 00:20:14,164 I know. 163 00:20:16,965 --> 00:20:17,965 Look ... 164 00:20:18,765 --> 00:20:20,465 I was wondering if we could ... 165 00:20:26,465 --> 00:20:28,465 Boni va cheri. 166 00:20:39,266 --> 00:20:43,766 "Exchange students are ruining our country. " 167 00:20:51,867 --> 00:20:53,667 -Sordino. -Yo, fresh meat. 168 00:20:55,267 --> 00:20:57,167 -What? -Can't I say hello? 169 00:21:23,668 --> 00:21:26,069 I'm sorry, it's just you can't be standing here. 170 00:21:26,669 --> 00:21:27,669 Alone. 171 00:21:28,869 --> 00:21:30,269 You're just too pretty. 172 00:21:32,869 --> 00:21:35,769 I'm not alone. My friends are inside. 173 00:21:39,269 --> 00:21:42,369 Well... would you like to go dance with me? 174 00:21:44,970 --> 00:21:46,270 Sure. 175 00:23:25,175 --> 00:23:27,375 There is no point talking to my ex-friends. 176 00:23:27,875 --> 00:23:30,675 Our clan "The Plain Janes" has been absorbed by rival groups. 177 00:23:32,376 --> 00:23:35,176 Nicole hangs out with the jocks. Rachel went all "Euro". 178 00:23:36,576 --> 00:23:39,476 Ivy straddles two crowds -- the Goths and "The Marthas". 179 00:23:41,276 --> 00:23:42,876 And then there's me ... 180 00:23:44,876 --> 00:23:46,976 I'm clanless. 181 00:24:09,278 --> 00:24:11,378 Nice, Petrakis. Look live, Missy. 182 00:24:13,578 --> 00:24:17,678 It's impossible to listen to Miss Kane. Her voice sounds like an engine that won't turn over. 183 00:24:19,178 --> 00:24:23,378 -Plus she laughs at her own jokes. -Alright, we're beginning our unit on genetics and reproduction. 184 00:24:24,379 --> 00:24:27,979 In case you thought your genes came from JC Penny... 185 00:24:29,879 --> 00:24:32,379 Ah, oh no, these genes are actually different. 186 00:24:32,879 --> 00:24:38,179 Now you'll want to cut your apples into four... boys, I'm going to take points off your grade... 187 00:24:54,380 --> 00:24:56,380 What are you doing? We need that. 188 00:25:33,482 --> 00:25:35,983 Heather has found a clan: "The Marthas". 189 00:25:36,583 --> 00:25:38,783 Very Connecticut, very prep. 190 00:25:39,083 --> 00:25:41,483 I suspect money changed hands. 191 00:25:47,983 --> 00:25:49,783 I like your costume. 192 00:25:52,583 --> 00:25:55,184 So, what are you guys? 193 00:25:55,484 --> 00:25:59,084 -Ever heard of the 1920s? -We're flappers at a speakeasy. 194 00:25:59,984 --> 00:26:01,784 Andy Evans. 8 o'clock. 195 00:26:04,384 --> 00:26:07,484 Em, I think he's looking for you. Fact, he called her last night. 196 00:26:07,884 --> 00:26:10,984 Fact, he's gorgeous. Hey, could you grab me an iced tea? 197 00:26:15,185 --> 00:26:17,685 -Hello, ladies. -Hey, what's up? 198 00:26:18,885 --> 00:26:21,285 -Did you bring me a taco? -Of course. 199 00:26:21,385 --> 00:26:22,385 Just kidding. 200 00:26:22,485 --> 00:26:24,085 No, take it. 201 00:26:29,386 --> 00:26:32,786 -What is that? -Just kidding. 202 00:26:34,886 --> 00:26:38,586 -Did you bring my barrette? -Ah, you know, I forgot it. 203 00:26:38,597 --> 00:26:41,087 Maybe you should wear it to the house. 204 00:26:44,286 --> 00:26:46,386 -I think that looks really sexy on you. -Thank you. 205 00:26:46,486 --> 00:26:49,687 -What time do your parents come home tonight? Around 6. 206 00:27:01,087 --> 00:27:05,188 -What's with her? -She's a freak who needs chapstick. 207 00:27:05,288 --> 00:27:06,488 -... and a life. 208 00:27:07,688 --> 00:27:10,488 -I don't want her eating with us anymore. -Nice, Siobhan. 209 00:27:10,588 --> 00:27:12,188 What, we're not social workers. 210 00:27:12,988 --> 00:27:15,688 -The girl has problems. -Yeah, who doesn't? 211 00:27:29,989 --> 00:27:32,089 Hey, you're the tree. 212 00:27:33,489 --> 00:27:36,489 You can eat lunch in here, if you want. It is against school rules, but 213 00:27:36,589 --> 00:27:37,889 I'm kind of a rebel, so... 214 00:27:51,990 --> 00:27:53,290 Here you go. 215 00:27:58,490 --> 00:28:08,291 That's not a placemat. Ok, the rule is that if you're gonna be in here, you got to be working. So. 216 00:28:11,291 --> 00:28:14,891 Choose your weapon. Do something, anything. 217 00:28:17,092 --> 00:28:19,592 Hey, does this inspire you? 218 00:28:20,292 --> 00:28:21,092 No? 219 00:28:41,093 --> 00:28:43,393 So you going trick-or-treating tonight? 220 00:28:45,493 --> 00:28:46,493 No. 221 00:28:49,093 --> 00:28:51,193 Ah, you don't like candy? 222 00:28:53,694 --> 00:28:56,394 -I'm too old. -Oh, right. 223 00:28:59,594 --> 00:29:02,394 Yeah, I got kids, so ... 224 00:29:03,094 --> 00:29:04,894 Guess I never get too old, right? 225 00:29:21,095 --> 00:29:24,995 -Last year we were witches. -Who's "we"? 226 00:29:29,496 --> 00:29:31,996 My ex-best friends. 227 00:29:48,197 --> 00:29:50,897 What are you doing? No. 228 00:29:51,897 --> 00:29:54,097 You gotta give things a chance. 229 00:30:10,998 --> 00:30:12,598 Close your eyes. 230 00:30:13,998 --> 00:30:16,398 Just do it. I'm the teacher. 231 00:30:23,399 --> 00:30:26,999 Can you picture a tree? Any tree. 232 00:30:34,199 --> 00:30:36,099 There it is. 233 00:30:36,999 --> 00:30:38,799 It's burned in your retina. 234 00:30:41,600 --> 00:30:43,600 You got it. 235 00:30:46,100 --> 00:30:47,200 Do it. 236 00:31:24,402 --> 00:31:26,802 Dave Petrakis invited me over to do lab homework. 237 00:31:27,602 --> 00:31:29,402 I said no. 238 00:31:29,702 --> 00:31:31,402 No, thanks. I just... I can't. 239 00:31:47,803 --> 00:31:48,903 Oh, my God. 240 00:31:49,603 --> 00:31:51,504 I'm turning into "Hair Woman". 241 00:32:03,504 --> 00:32:07,004 Oh, damn! The turkey. 242 00:32:18,405 --> 00:32:20,405 -Maybe we should just get pizza. -No. 243 00:32:20,805 --> 00:32:21,905 It's Thanksgiving. 244 00:32:24,705 --> 00:32:26,506 It just needs to thaw. 245 00:32:36,706 --> 00:32:37,706 How's she doing? 246 00:32:43,706 --> 00:32:45,007 It's Thanksgiving. 247 00:32:50,007 --> 00:32:51,807 Hey, you wanna go for doughnuts? 248 00:33:09,108 --> 00:33:10,308 How's school? 249 00:33:13,408 --> 00:33:14,808 Fine. 250 00:33:25,609 --> 00:33:27,109 You're boiling it? 251 00:33:27,509 --> 00:33:29,209 It's too big to put in the microwave. 252 00:33:46,410 --> 00:33:47,910 He doesn't think it's gonna thaw. 253 00:33:48,310 --> 00:33:49,810 No! Not you, Ted. 254 00:33:59,811 --> 00:34:06,611 -We can wash it. -Tell Julie to restock the faux bells and to take the sign out of the window, alright? 255 00:34:07,411 --> 00:34:10,811 -No, they're in a green box by the register... -Sorry. 256 00:34:12,711 --> 00:34:14,512 Mel, see if there's any potatoes over there. 257 00:34:18,612 --> 00:34:21,012 Can we just forget it? 258 00:34:21,712 --> 00:34:25,712 You know, I've got a crisis down at the store. 259 00:34:26,512 --> 00:34:28,412 We'll go out to dinner, ok? 260 00:34:29,212 --> 00:34:32,313 My treat. 261 00:35:03,614 --> 00:35:05,514 Hey, Dan, good stuff. 262 00:35:07,315 --> 00:35:12,615 Yes, you are on fire, Melinda! Yes! You are the bird. 263 00:35:13,315 --> 00:35:17,315 Hey, sacrifice yourself to abandon family values 264 00:35:17,365 --> 00:35:19,315 and canned yams. This is wonderful! 265 00:35:20,715 --> 00:35:22,415 But keep thinking tree. 266 00:35:25,616 --> 00:35:26,616 You know what I'm thinking? 267 00:35:27,216 --> 00:35:28,516 More glue. 268 00:35:30,516 --> 00:35:33,416 F minus. Just kidding. 269 00:35:44,917 --> 00:35:46,517 Where's the tree? 270 00:35:48,217 --> 00:35:49,817 It's firewood. 271 00:35:50,217 --> 00:35:51,417 Get it? 272 00:35:52,117 --> 00:35:53,717 You can do better than that. 273 00:36:26,419 --> 00:36:30,519 It's scary! Like in a weird way. Not clown-scary. 274 00:36:31,819 --> 00:36:33,619 How do I say this? 275 00:36:34,519 --> 00:36:36,720 It's like you don't want to look at it for too long. 276 00:36:40,620 --> 00:36:42,220 Excellent. 277 00:36:43,220 --> 00:36:44,620 This is excellent. 278 00:36:47,220 --> 00:36:48,820 What does this say to you? 279 00:36:52,620 --> 00:36:54,321 Do you want me to tell you what I see? 280 00:36:56,321 --> 00:36:57,321 Alright. 281 00:36:59,121 --> 00:37:04,421 I see a girl caught in the remains of a holiday gone bad. 282 00:37:07,421 --> 00:37:11,121 Her flesh, picked off, day after day. 283 00:37:12,922 --> 00:37:19,122 The palm tree, might be like a broken dream. I don't know, it definitely has meaning. 284 00:37:20,722 --> 00:37:22,122 A lot of pain. 285 00:37:23,122 --> 00:37:24,122 That's good. 286 00:37:25,222 --> 00:37:26,722 Good job, Mel. 287 00:37:31,523 --> 00:37:34,423 There is no kissing in the hallway. 288 00:37:38,223 --> 00:37:40,923 Hey, come to the pep rally with me. I brought extra pompoms. Come on! 289 00:37:57,424 --> 00:38:00,724 Hey! I know these guys. They're on the newspaper. 290 00:38:03,824 --> 00:38:08,725 This is Melinda Sordino. She was very nice to me when I first got here. 291 00:39:09,928 --> 00:39:12,128 -You're Melinda Sordino? -Yeah. 292 00:39:13,828 --> 00:39:16,628 Aren't you the one who called the cops at Carl Ryder's party? 293 00:39:18,829 --> 00:39:22,329 My brother was arrested at that party. Got fired because of it. 294 00:40:18,832 --> 00:40:20,632 I cannot believe. 295 00:40:21,132 --> 00:40:22,132 What? 296 00:40:24,432 --> 00:40:27,432 -Never mind. -What? 297 00:40:28,032 --> 00:40:30,433 -Never mind. -What? You can't say 'never mind'! 298 00:40:34,233 --> 00:40:36,333 Let's go for a drive. 299 00:40:39,133 --> 00:40:40,633 Come on, let's go. 300 00:40:44,533 --> 00:40:46,534 Maybe I should tell my friends! 301 00:40:46,535 --> 00:40:48,935 Tell your friends you're with me. 302 00:40:51,734 --> 00:40:53,334 -Alright? -Yeah. 303 00:41:05,335 --> 00:41:06,835 You want to? 304 00:41:08,735 --> 00:41:10,535 Wanna what? 305 00:41:16,035 --> 00:41:19,535 Let me out. Let me talk to my friends. 306 00:41:25,136 --> 00:41:26,436 No. 307 00:41:29,636 --> 00:41:32,336 Stop. No. 308 00:41:35,536 --> 00:41:37,236 No. 309 00:41:40,637 --> 00:41:41,937 No, no, no. 310 00:41:53,037 --> 00:41:55,437 No, it's alright. It's alright. 311 00:41:58,238 --> 00:42:00,738 It's alright. It's over now, okay. 312 00:42:01,138 --> 00:42:02,438 Okay. 313 00:42:02,838 --> 00:42:09,238 The bogeyman is gone. He went right out that way. It's okay. You ok now? 314 00:42:12,638 --> 00:42:14,238 No. 315 00:42:15,839 --> 00:42:17,439 Oh, honey. 316 00:42:19,139 --> 00:42:21,439 I know that it's been a rough year for you. 317 00:42:22,139 --> 00:42:24,039 I do. 318 00:42:24,739 --> 00:42:27,539 I really thought you and Rachel were gonna patch things up. 319 00:42:30,039 --> 00:42:33,540 You know, sometimes, people just ... suck. 320 00:42:34,840 --> 00:42:40,740 But now, you have got to pull yourself up by the bootstraps and get on with it. 321 00:42:44,040 --> 00:42:48,440 You're not even going to remember any of this in 5 years. I swear. 322 00:42:52,141 --> 00:42:55,841 Come on. I'll make it home early tonight. Can rent a movie. 323 00:42:56,641 --> 00:42:57,841 Yeah? 324 00:43:13,942 --> 00:43:16,842 Today is career day. 325 00:43:27,443 --> 00:43:34,243 Am I: a) A helper b) A doer c) A planner d) A dreamer? 326 00:43:57,144 --> 00:44:03,945 Every word Hawthorne wrote; every comma, every paragraph break, these were done on purpose. 327 00:44:04,945 --> 00:44:10,245 It is our job to try and figure out what he's really trying to say. 328 00:44:10,845 --> 00:44:15,145 Why couldn't he just say what he meant? Would they pin a scarlet letter on his chest? 329 00:44:15,645 --> 00:44:18,245 -As for straightforward... -The house ... 330 00:44:18,945 --> 00:44:23,046 with the chunks of glass in its walls... 331 00:44:23,946 --> 00:44:25,846 Is a symbol of what? 332 00:44:29,846 --> 00:44:34,946 It would reflect, sparkle. 333 00:44:35,846 --> 00:44:37,546 Come on, people ... 334 00:44:38,046 --> 00:44:41,347 The house symbolizes? 335 00:44:43,147 --> 00:44:44,147 Yes. 336 00:44:44,647 --> 00:44:47,147 How do you know it's what he meant to say? 337 00:44:47,247 --> 00:44:49,147 I mean, you could just make all that up. It's just a story. 338 00:44:50,547 --> 00:44:52,047 This is Hawthorne. 339 00:44:52,647 --> 00:44:57,648 One of America's greatest novelists. And not that makes any difference... 340 00:44:58,848 --> 00:45:01,948 but I wrote my dissertation on Hawthorne. 341 00:45:03,848 --> 00:45:06,448 Fine, but ... 342 00:45:06,748 --> 00:45:10,248 I thought we were all supposed to have opinions here. I mean, it's a good story, especially ... 343 00:45:10,298 --> 00:45:13,248 when Hester and that guy fall in love. But I don't really believe in symbolism. 344 00:45:14,249 --> 00:45:16,349 I mean, you can just make all that up. 345 00:45:23,349 --> 00:45:24,849 Alright, class. 346 00:45:25,549 --> 00:45:29,149 I want you all to write a 500 word essay... 347 00:45:30,249 --> 00:45:31,349 on symbolism. 348 00:45:32,650 --> 00:45:33,550 And then ... 349 00:45:34,350 --> 00:45:36,350 Poor "Hair Woman". 350 00:45:36,950 --> 00:45:38,150 turn it in. 351 00:45:38,750 --> 00:45:42,850 I hope they send her to a conference or something. I'm ready to help pay for a sub. 352 00:45:55,851 --> 00:45:57,551 I guess you all must be bad students. 353 00:45:57,751 --> 00:46:02,651 Because, apparently, I gave away too many A's last trimester. 354 00:46:05,251 --> 00:46:07,351 Has anybody in here learned anything? 355 00:46:10,552 --> 00:46:15,352 They cut my budget in half because art isn't important, see. 356 00:46:15,452 --> 00:46:18,352 And then I get reamed for grade inflation? 357 00:46:29,253 --> 00:46:30,653 Sorry. 358 00:46:31,253 --> 00:46:32,353 Go back to work. 359 00:46:42,653 --> 00:46:43,954 Mr. Freeman. 360 00:47:00,054 --> 00:47:01,555 Ivy. 361 00:47:02,155 --> 00:47:03,755 Will you take her to the nurse, please? 362 00:47:05,655 --> 00:47:07,455 Hold it up. 363 00:47:10,755 --> 00:47:12,555 -You okay? -Yeah, I'm fine. 364 00:47:16,455 --> 00:47:18,155 Ivy's being nice. 365 00:47:19,956 --> 00:47:21,556 Say something. 366 00:47:23,756 --> 00:47:25,856 My throat is dry. 367 00:47:26,356 --> 00:47:28,356 It hurts. 368 00:47:31,056 --> 00:47:33,856 This one is the one I think I'm gonna use. It's like ... Really, just like ... 369 00:47:33,956 --> 00:47:36,857 Heather landed a modeling job at a department store in the mall. 370 00:47:37,857 --> 00:47:39,757 It's paying off in major "Martha" points. 371 00:47:40,557 --> 00:47:45,957 It is so disgusting, I don't know why. And then like that one? It just was like, what was I thinking? 372 00:47:48,457 --> 00:47:49,857 You want to start? 373 00:47:50,257 --> 00:47:55,558 Now remember, we're just taking a peek inside today. Don't remove anything. 374 00:47:56,158 --> 00:47:58,458 It's very hard to put it back. 375 00:48:01,458 --> 00:48:03,158 Are you sure you want to do? 376 00:48:07,958 --> 00:48:09,258 Do you want me to do? 377 00:48:10,458 --> 00:48:11,658 No, um, I got it. 378 00:48:15,659 --> 00:48:18,459 It's one clean line down the middle. Like a zipper. 379 00:48:32,860 --> 00:48:34,460 Melinda. 380 00:48:35,660 --> 00:48:36,760 Hello? 381 00:48:37,160 --> 00:48:42,060 Can you count backwards from 10? Who is the President of the United States? 382 00:48:43,660 --> 00:48:44,960 Come on, open your eyes. 383 00:48:46,760 --> 00:48:49,261 Oh my gosh. Dave, don't hit her! 384 00:48:49,661 --> 00:48:51,661 It's what you're supposed to do. My Dad's a doctor. 385 00:48:51,761 --> 00:48:52,661 Melinda. 386 00:48:54,561 --> 00:48:56,361 Who is the governor of Texas? 387 00:49:07,862 --> 00:49:09,762 It's beautiful. 388 00:49:10,762 --> 00:49:12,862 You can't go wrong with the classic "V". 389 00:49:16,962 --> 00:49:19,662 Wow, this is great! You shouldn't have spent so much money though. 390 00:49:19,762 --> 00:49:21,762 It's ok, I wanted to. 391 00:49:22,062 --> 00:49:25,063 That way you won't bleed all over the bathroom floor, honey. 392 00:49:26,963 --> 00:49:30,763 And these are for you. Open the big one first. 393 00:49:37,863 --> 00:49:42,064 It's for your room. It'll help you fall asleep. 394 00:49:53,464 --> 00:49:55,464 Oh, we noticed you were drawing, so ... 395 00:49:55,465 --> 00:49:57,465 I hope we got the right kind. 396 00:50:12,965 --> 00:50:15,565 You know this thing has a sleep alarm. 397 00:50:18,066 --> 00:50:23,466 -I don't know what quadra surf means? What do you think it is? -I think it means you surf multiple quads. 398 00:50:24,666 --> 00:50:26,566 Headphone jack. 399 00:50:26,966 --> 00:50:29,266 Front and rear a/v jacks. 400 00:50:29,866 --> 00:50:32,866 Is it 19 inches across or high? 401 00:50:32,867 --> 00:50:34,467 It's 19 all the way around. 402 00:51:25,169 --> 00:51:26,469 I hate winter. 403 00:51:26,869 --> 00:51:29,570 I've lived in the Midwest my whole life and I hate winter. 404 00:51:30,970 --> 00:51:32,870 It starts too early and it ends too late. 405 00:51:34,370 --> 00:51:36,470 Why doesn't everyone just move to Florida? 406 00:51:54,871 --> 00:51:56,671 Attention Merry Weather students: 407 00:51:57,071 --> 00:52:01,471 The final tally is in. Bees: 35, Icebergs: 17. 408 00:52:01,671 --> 00:52:06,672 Hilltopers: 6, Wombats: 84. 409 00:52:07,272 --> 00:52:10,672 We will now be the home of: "The Merry Weather Wombats." 410 00:52:11,672 --> 00:52:13,372 What in the world is a Wombat? 411 00:52:13,422 --> 00:52:18,472 For those of you who didn't vote, maybe you've learned a valuable lesson today about democracy. 412 00:52:21,972 --> 00:52:23,373 Oh hey, Melinda. 413 00:52:24,373 --> 00:52:27,573 Can we have a heart to heart at lunch? It's kind of important. 414 00:52:28,073 --> 00:52:29,973 -Yeah, sure. -Okay, great. 415 00:52:40,073 --> 00:52:41,774 This is really awkward. 416 00:52:42,274 --> 00:52:44,874 No matter what ... 417 00:52:45,574 --> 00:52:46,274 Oh, I don't want to say that. 418 00:52:47,774 --> 00:52:50,674 I mean, we kind of paired up at the beginning of school. 419 00:52:50,774 --> 00:52:52,174 When I was new and didn't know anyone. 420 00:52:53,074 --> 00:52:54,674 And that was really, really sweet of you. 421 00:52:56,074 --> 00:52:56,874 But ... 422 00:52:57,574 --> 00:53:00,475 I think it's time that we both admit to each other that 423 00:53:00,575 --> 00:53:02,475 we're just very different people. 424 00:53:03,975 --> 00:53:06,775 I mean, I have my modeling and I like to shop. 425 00:53:06,825 --> 00:53:07,775 I like to shop. 426 00:53:09,675 --> 00:53:12,375 You don't like anything. You're the most depressed person I've ever met 427 00:53:12,475 --> 00:53:14,075 And excuse me for saying this, but ... 428 00:53:14,975 --> 00:53:16,976 I think you need professional help. 429 00:53:23,976 --> 00:53:27,476 So, you're blowing me off because I'm a little depressed? 430 00:53:28,176 --> 00:53:30,776 Once you get through this 'life sucks' phase, 431 00:53:30,876 --> 00:53:32,676 I'm sure lots of people will want to be your friend. 432 00:53:34,777 --> 00:53:38,577 But for right now, I don't think we should have lunch together. 433 00:53:47,077 --> 00:53:49,677 Look, I need to be alone. And I'm glad you're so enthusiastic, but ... 434 00:53:49,777 --> 00:53:50,877 I just need some space. 435 00:53:57,978 --> 00:54:01,578 -Rise and shine, Melinda. -Your report card came this morning. 436 00:54:02,178 --> 00:54:04,478 I'm only going to say this once. You gotta get those grades up. 437 00:54:04,878 --> 00:54:06,878 -Way up. -I'll handle this, alright? 438 00:54:07,678 --> 00:54:10,679 Honey, we just want you to do your best, and we know that 439 00:54:10,779 --> 00:54:12,579 your best is a lot better than this, okay? 440 00:54:13,079 --> 00:54:16,779 What happened with social studies? This Mr. Neck gave you a "D". 441 00:54:17,379 --> 00:54:20,879 We want you to ask Neck how you can raise your grade. 442 00:54:21,679 --> 00:54:24,479 This is not gonna look good on your college application, sweetie. 443 00:54:24,979 --> 00:54:27,680 -I had to go to state. -She knows. 444 00:54:28,680 --> 00:54:31,280 You'll go today, won't you, honey? 445 00:54:59,281 --> 00:55:00,581 Excuse me, sir. 446 00:55:01,881 --> 00:55:04,382 I was wondering if ... 447 00:55:06,482 --> 00:55:09,182 I was ... -Come on, Sordino, spit it out. 448 00:55:10,482 --> 00:55:13,082 You have to learn to annunciate, or else no one will listen. 449 00:55:14,782 --> 00:55:18,582 I was wondering if there was any way I could raise my grade? 450 00:55:20,282 --> 00:55:22,083 Parents got the report card, huh? 451 00:55:23,583 --> 00:55:27,083 No, I just wanted to. 452 00:55:27,583 --> 00:55:28,783 Why I should give you that chance? 453 00:55:31,283 --> 00:55:34,083 Everyone deserves a second chance. 454 00:55:35,783 --> 00:55:37,383 I mean, isn't that what Jesus said? 455 00:55:39,884 --> 00:55:41,884 Are you being smart with me? 456 00:55:44,184 --> 00:55:49,984 Ok, I'm feeling generous, just because I don't want to have to see your face in summer school. 457 00:55:51,284 --> 00:55:55,484 Write me a report on a cultural influence at the turn of the century. 458 00:55:58,285 --> 00:56:00,085 And it better be good. 459 00:56:03,885 --> 00:56:05,585 It will be. 460 00:56:08,985 --> 00:56:10,785 I'll write about the Suffragettes. 461 00:56:11,585 --> 00:56:15,086 Before they came along, women were treated like dogs. 462 00:56:49,187 --> 00:56:53,188 To get credit, you have to deliver it orally. 463 00:56:54,088 --> 00:56:56,888 Tomorrow, at the beginning of class. 464 00:57:19,289 --> 00:57:22,589 -Can you help me with something? -Yeah, sure. What's up? 465 00:57:33,990 --> 00:57:36,290 Sordino? 466 00:57:41,590 --> 00:57:44,591 -Mr. Patrucus. -The Suffragettes fought for their right to speak. 467 00:57:45,391 --> 00:57:48,591 They were attacked, arrested and thrown in jail for daring to do 468 00:57:48,691 --> 00:57:49,791 what they wanted to do. 469 00:57:50,891 --> 00:57:53,491 Like them, Melinda is willing to stand up for what she believes. 470 00:57:53,591 --> 00:57:55,491 That no one should be forced to give speeches. 471 00:57:56,291 --> 00:57:58,791 -What is this? -Melinda had to deliver her report ... 472 00:57:58,891 --> 00:58:01,491 to the class as part of the assignment. She made copies everyone can read. 473 00:58:02,292 --> 00:58:02,992 Oh no you don't. 474 00:58:03,592 --> 00:58:07,292 When I say oral, I mean oral. Now you, sit down! 475 00:58:08,392 --> 00:58:12,092 And you, read that report. Open your mouth, Sordino. 476 00:58:12,592 --> 00:58:13,892 Open your damn mouth. 477 00:58:21,993 --> 00:58:25,293 I am so sick of your attitude. 478 00:58:29,793 --> 00:58:32,193 I forgot the Suffragettes were hauled off to jail. 479 00:58:32,693 --> 00:58:34,093 Duh. 480 00:58:36,293 --> 00:58:37,293 Well .. 481 00:58:40,094 --> 00:58:42,694 Oh, for the love of God, open your mouth, Melinda. 482 00:58:43,494 --> 00:58:46,494 -This is childish, honey. -I don't know why she's doing this to us. 483 00:58:47,194 --> 00:58:49,294 We're not ganging up on you, we're here to help. 484 00:58:49,394 --> 00:58:51,194 Let's start with grades. 485 00:58:51,694 --> 00:58:54,094 -This isn't what we expect of you, Melissa. -Melinda. 486 00:58:54,494 --> 00:58:55,995 Last year you were a straight B student. 487 00:58:56,295 --> 00:58:59,095 No behavioral problems, a few absences. 488 00:59:00,295 --> 00:59:01,595 What you have to say? 489 00:59:04,795 --> 00:59:07,495 She's mute. She's mute. She's not saying anything. 490 00:59:09,195 --> 00:59:11,995 I think that we need to explore the family dynamics at play. 491 00:59:12,395 --> 00:59:15,396 All I know is, last year I had a sweet, loving little girl, and now she's 492 00:59:15,496 --> 00:59:17,396 flushing her grades down the toilet. 493 00:59:18,096 --> 00:59:21,896 What have you folks done to her? I play golf with the school board president. 494 00:59:21,996 --> 00:59:24,596 -Did you know that? Did you know that? -Nobody cares who you play golf with. 495 00:59:25,196 --> 00:59:30,896 Can I just remind everyone that we need to, number one: reassure 496 00:59:31,597 --> 00:59:32,797 number two: stay open, 497 00:59:33,897 --> 00:59:36,597 and number three: don't judge. 498 00:59:37,197 --> 00:59:38,197 How old are you? 499 00:59:43,097 --> 00:59:44,097 Listen. 500 00:59:44,597 --> 00:59:48,397 The Suffragettes were all about speaking up. You can't speak up for your rights 501 00:59:48,497 --> 00:59:49,398 and be silent. 502 00:59:51,598 --> 00:59:52,998 I thought what you did was cool ... 503 00:59:54,798 --> 00:59:56,898 but you can't make a difference unless you speak up. 504 00:59:58,398 --> 00:59:59,998 Do you lecture all your friends like this? 505 01:00:00,998 --> 01:00:02,998 Only the ones I like. 506 01:00:05,898 --> 01:00:07,299 Gotta go. 507 01:00:16,799 --> 01:00:19,299 Wow! Melinda, you look pretty. 508 01:00:39,600 --> 01:00:43,401 "Thanks for understanding. You the sweetest! Heather. " 509 01:00:58,201 --> 01:01:01,602 Hi, class. Sorry I'm late. I was... delayed. 510 01:01:05,902 --> 01:01:08,802 There was an accident and I had to catch a ride. 511 01:01:14,302 --> 01:01:15,702 Andy. 512 01:01:29,703 --> 01:01:30,603 Good. 513 01:01:31,703 --> 01:01:32,503 That's nice. 514 01:01:56,305 --> 01:01:58,505 You need to visit the mind of "The Great One". 515 01:02:02,705 --> 01:02:04,405 Picasso. 516 01:02:05,505 --> 01:02:06,705 Picasso. 517 01:02:07,305 --> 01:02:08,805 Who saw the truth. 518 01:02:10,805 --> 01:02:11,906 Who painted the truth. 519 01:02:13,706 --> 01:02:15,406 And ripped it from the earth... 520 01:02:17,106 --> 01:02:19,106 With two angry hands. 521 01:02:39,507 --> 01:02:40,807 Excuse me. 522 01:02:45,507 --> 01:02:47,408 It's "Night in Venice". 523 01:02:49,808 --> 01:02:53,008 This is the color of an accountant's soul. 524 01:02:54,008 --> 01:02:59,708 A love rejected. This... I once ... 525 01:03:00,508 --> 01:03:04,808 grew mold on an orange this color when I was living in Boston. 526 01:03:06,609 --> 01:03:07,409 and uh ... 527 01:03:07,809 --> 01:03:11,209 These are various memories of the school board. 528 01:03:14,609 --> 01:03:19,309 See uh, if something's eating at you, you gotta find a way to use it. 529 01:03:52,111 --> 01:03:53,811 It's kind of dark in here. 530 01:04:02,512 --> 01:04:04,912 Have you seen Rochelle? 531 01:04:05,612 --> 01:04:08,312 Bruin? 532 01:04:09,712 --> 01:04:11,612 She was supposed to meet me. 533 01:04:16,112 --> 01:04:17,413 Hello? 534 01:04:19,013 --> 01:04:20,413 Anybody home? Are you deaf? 535 01:04:29,613 --> 01:04:31,913 I was just thinking that ... 536 01:04:34,013 --> 01:04:36,814 Andy, I've been looking for you for like half an hour. 537 01:04:39,114 --> 01:04:40,914 -Rochelle. -I've been wandering up and down the halls ... 538 01:04:41,014 --> 01:04:43,214 -I was just asking your friend where you were. -She's not my friend. 539 01:04:43,314 --> 01:04:44,914 -I thought she was your friend, alright? -No, she's not. 540 01:04:45,514 --> 01:04:47,114 -Why were you asking her? -I've been looking for you. 541 01:04:47,214 --> 01:04:48,914 Why didn't you wait ... 542 01:04:49,114 --> 01:04:51,314 Just shut up, alright? 543 01:04:51,914 --> 01:04:54,215 I was looking for you, alright? 544 01:04:55,415 --> 01:04:57,315 -Andy. -It is Valentine's Day. Okay? 545 01:05:34,317 --> 01:05:37,717 It's time for a mental health day. So conjugate this: 546 01:05:38,217 --> 01:05:42,017 I cut class, you cut class, he/she/it cuts class. 547 01:06:30,920 --> 01:06:34,520 I should probably tell someone. Just anyone. 548 01:06:35,420 --> 01:06:36,720 Get it over with. 549 01:06:37,320 --> 01:06:38,420 Blurt it out. 550 01:08:15,426 --> 01:08:17,726 It's hard to sleep at home. 551 01:08:18,326 --> 01:08:21,526 How long would it take for the nurses to figure out I don't belong here? 552 01:08:23,726 --> 01:08:25,926 Would they let me rest for a few days? 553 01:09:42,431 --> 01:09:43,631 It happened. 554 01:09:44,131 --> 01:09:46,731 There's no avoiding it. No forgetting. 555 01:10:34,534 --> 01:10:37,034 Mellie, there's a friend here to see you. 556 01:10:42,834 --> 01:10:45,834 I hate being a "Martha". You were so right not to join. 557 01:10:45,934 --> 01:10:47,334 I mean, all I am was their little slave. 558 01:10:48,234 --> 01:10:51,635 Ok, it was supposed to be me and Megan Shevan decorating the Holiday Inn for prom, 559 01:10:52,135 --> 01:10:54,835 and now Megan Shevan can't do it. And I'm totally screwed. 560 01:10:55,935 --> 01:10:59,035 Mel, you have to help me. They have some sales meeting in there until like 3. 561 01:10:59,135 --> 01:11:01,135 But then, they'll let us start. I know we can do it. 562 01:11:02,135 --> 01:11:05,235 You are so great. I owe you big time. 563 01:11:06,735 --> 01:11:08,836 What if I help you re-decorate your room? 564 01:11:09,236 --> 01:11:11,236 I know, a nice sea foam green. 565 01:11:13,536 --> 01:11:16,536 -No. -Okay, or something rich, like ... 566 01:11:16,836 --> 01:11:17,636 like, eggplant. 567 01:11:19,236 --> 01:11:20,036 No. 568 01:11:20,736 --> 01:11:21,836 I mean ... 569 01:11:22,636 --> 01:11:24,636 -I won't help you. -But you have to. 570 01:11:25,837 --> 01:11:27,237 -No, I don't. -But ... 571 01:11:27,737 --> 01:11:28,537 Why? 572 01:11:28,837 --> 01:11:31,737 Because I was nice to you in the beginning of school, 573 01:11:32,337 --> 01:11:34,437 when I didn't even like you. 574 01:11:35,337 --> 01:11:37,337 And you blew me off. 575 01:11:38,637 --> 01:11:41,337 Because you're a self-centered social-climber. 576 01:11:42,237 --> 01:11:44,338 And you know what? I know what I want to do to my room. 577 01:11:45,038 --> 01:11:46,838 And it doesn't involve eggplant. 578 01:11:49,738 --> 01:11:51,538 I think you should go. 579 01:13:03,042 --> 01:13:04,542 Why should I worry about Rachel? 580 01:13:05,942 --> 01:13:08,242 This'll hurt her. 581 01:13:08,842 --> 01:13:10,342 We were best friends for nine years. 582 01:13:10,942 --> 01:13:12,343 That counts for something. 583 01:13:13,243 --> 01:13:14,943 She's a traitor. 584 01:13:15,343 --> 01:13:16,943 -And a witch. -She doesn't know what happened. 585 01:13:18,243 --> 01:13:21,243 -She'll hate me. -She already hates you. 586 01:13:25,643 --> 01:13:27,143 I hope he breaks her heart. 587 01:15:26,850 --> 01:15:28,050 -Hey. -Hey. 588 01:15:29,750 --> 01:15:32,750 -Homework? -Kind of. 589 01:15:32,950 --> 01:15:36,451 I'm going to France this summer with the International Club. 590 01:15:36,551 --> 01:15:37,551 That's great. 591 01:15:38,151 --> 01:15:40,151 I mean, you always talked about traveling. 592 01:15:43,051 --> 01:15:47,451 Do you remember when we read "Heidi" and then we tried to melt the cheese in the fireplace? 593 01:15:59,152 --> 01:16:00,852 So you're going to prom with him? 594 01:16:02,352 --> 01:16:04,152 Yeah. 595 01:16:04,552 --> 01:16:05,652 He's so great. 596 01:16:07,252 --> 01:16:09,852 So awesome, and gorgeous and yummy. 597 01:16:12,453 --> 01:16:14,253 What are you going to do when he goes to college? 598 01:16:15,853 --> 01:16:18,653 I can't even think about it. It hurts too much. 599 01:16:20,553 --> 01:16:22,653 He said he'd transfer somewhere around here. 600 01:16:23,253 --> 01:16:24,553 I'll wait for him. 601 01:16:25,053 --> 01:16:27,553 But you've only been going out with him for like 2 months. 602 01:16:30,754 --> 01:16:32,354 What do you want, anyway? 603 01:16:35,454 --> 01:16:37,654 I'm just really sorry we couldn't be friends this year. 604 01:16:41,154 --> 01:16:44,954 -Are you still mad about the party? -No. 605 01:16:46,355 --> 01:16:49,655 I mean, it was dumb to call the cops, but we could've just left. 606 01:17:17,056 --> 01:17:20,756 "I was raped." 607 01:17:25,657 --> 01:17:27,657 Oh my God, why didn't you tell me? 608 01:17:30,357 --> 01:17:33,657 When police came, everyone started freaking out. I got scared. 609 01:17:34,557 --> 01:17:36,057 I walked home. 610 01:17:36,557 --> 01:17:39,357 After that night, I couldn't tell anyone. 611 01:17:43,658 --> 01:17:45,258 Did you get pregnant? Did you get AIDS? 612 01:17:45,358 --> 01:17:46,258 -Are you okay? -Yeah. 613 01:17:47,358 --> 01:17:49,458 I mean, no, I didn't get pregnant. 614 01:17:51,058 --> 01:17:51,958 I'm fine. 615 01:17:54,158 --> 01:17:55,458 Was it someone from the school? 616 01:17:59,759 --> 01:18:00,759 Who was it? 617 01:18:04,659 --> 01:18:06,459 Melinda, tell me. 618 01:18:09,459 --> 01:18:11,759 It was Andy Evans. 619 01:18:12,459 --> 01:18:13,159 What? 620 01:18:13,859 --> 01:18:15,960 I can't believe you! 621 01:18:16,360 --> 01:18:19,060 Liar! You're jealous! I'm popular ... 622 01:18:19,160 --> 01:18:20,460 and I'm going to Prom. And now you tell me this? 623 01:18:21,860 --> 01:18:24,060 That's twisted, Melinda. Seriously. You're sick. 624 01:18:24,660 --> 01:18:25,560 You need help. 625 01:18:53,162 --> 01:18:54,262 Coming? 626 01:18:58,462 --> 01:18:59,962 Hello? 627 01:19:01,062 --> 01:19:02,862 Earth to Rochelle. 628 01:19:05,162 --> 01:19:08,162 Alright. Okay. 629 01:19:09,263 --> 01:19:10,663 What did I do this time? 630 01:19:14,763 --> 01:19:15,763 Tell me. 631 01:19:21,763 --> 01:19:24,463 Remember when you asked me about Melinda Sordino? 632 01:19:26,363 --> 01:19:27,864 The girl in the art room. 633 01:19:31,164 --> 01:19:33,264 Why did you ask me if I was friends with her? 634 01:19:37,264 --> 01:19:38,164 Do you know her? 635 01:19:41,964 --> 01:19:43,364 How do you know her? 636 01:19:45,765 --> 01:19:47,065 I was looking for you. 637 01:19:49,865 --> 01:19:50,965 Bitch. 638 01:20:03,766 --> 01:20:07,266 A revolutionary is only as good as his analysis. 639 01:20:08,066 --> 01:20:09,066 What does that mean? 640 01:20:16,466 --> 01:20:18,266 Melinda. Better late than never. 641 01:20:18,766 --> 01:20:22,567 Why's a revolutionary only as good as his or her analysis? 642 01:20:25,267 --> 01:20:28,567 I think you should know what you stand for, not just what you're against. 643 01:20:29,167 --> 01:20:31,067 We should be able to shout how things could be better. 644 01:20:33,367 --> 01:20:36,267 That's pretty darn good. 645 01:20:39,368 --> 01:20:41,668 Rochelle, so glad you could join us. 646 01:20:49,168 --> 01:20:52,168 -I need to talk with you for one second. -No, let go. Andy get off of me! 647 01:21:04,669 --> 01:21:06,569 -Hey, Dad. -Hey, stranger. 648 01:21:08,769 --> 01:21:12,369 -What's the occasion? -I just came from a job interview. 649 01:21:12,769 --> 01:21:14,570 Really, how'd it go? 650 01:21:15,070 --> 01:21:17,370 Good, I think. -Yeah? 651 01:21:18,670 --> 01:21:21,370 -Yeah. -Dad, that is so great. 652 01:21:27,970 --> 01:21:31,870 Here's what I learned in Bio: If the seed is planted too deep, 653 01:21:31,970 --> 01:21:32,871 it doesn't warm up in time. 654 01:21:34,071 --> 01:21:37,771 Once the plant surfaces, it sprouts leaves so it can absorb more sun. 655 01:21:39,471 --> 01:21:43,571 If someone picks the flower, the plant grows another bloom to produce more seeds. 656 01:21:48,971 --> 01:21:49,972 Melinda. 657 01:21:51,372 --> 01:21:53,872 Will you sign my yearbook? 658 01:21:54,272 --> 01:21:57,072 -I'm not in it. -Yeah you are. 659 01:21:57,572 --> 01:21:58,372 Right here. 660 01:22:01,772 --> 01:22:03,272 Doesn't really look like you. 661 01:22:08,273 --> 01:22:09,673 It is me. 662 01:22:17,673 --> 01:22:21,773 Hey, uh, do you want to go out for some Chinese food tonight? A bunch of us are going. 663 01:22:22,273 --> 01:22:23,373 Do you want to come? 664 01:22:24,873 --> 01:22:26,674 Yeah, sure. 665 01:22:29,874 --> 01:22:31,374 Thanks. 666 01:22:32,974 --> 01:22:34,974 So, ah, what are you up to this summer? 667 01:22:36,374 --> 01:22:38,274 I'm going to take an Art class in the city. 668 01:22:38,874 --> 01:22:39,674 That's cool. 669 01:22:40,774 --> 01:22:45,175 I think I'm going to intern at my Uncle's lab. It's good experience for Pre-Med. 670 01:22:47,475 --> 01:22:50,675 I forgot something, but call me about tonight, ok? 671 01:22:51,075 --> 01:22:51,975 Alright. 672 01:23:03,676 --> 01:23:06,276 Definitely check out the ouiji exhibit at the "ICP". 673 01:23:06,876 --> 01:23:07,776 Hey, Melinda! 674 01:23:08,676 --> 01:23:11,176 -Glad you're here. -Thanks for everything Mr. F and I really hope I 675 01:23:11,276 --> 01:23:13,176 make enough money so I can afford one of your paintings. 676 01:23:14,276 --> 01:23:16,876 Yeah, alright, go. Alright, go on, have fun. 677 01:23:17,776 --> 01:23:19,277 Make the world a better place. 678 01:23:23,377 --> 01:23:24,577 You leaving? 679 01:23:33,977 --> 01:23:35,177 I like to... 680 01:23:35,977 --> 01:23:39,378 I like to swear, play music. 681 01:23:39,778 --> 01:23:42,278 I hate giving grades. 682 01:23:46,078 --> 01:23:48,178 Have a nice life. 683 01:23:51,378 --> 01:23:53,478 I'm here if you want to talk. 684 01:23:54,879 --> 01:23:56,879 Even if I'm not... 685 01:23:58,479 --> 01:23:59,679 here. 686 01:24:05,279 --> 01:24:06,179 Can I show you something? 687 01:25:07,983 --> 01:25:09,283 It's really good. 688 01:25:29,484 --> 01:25:31,184 So, I raped you? 689 01:25:32,284 --> 01:25:33,784 I could have any girl in this school, I wanted. 690 01:25:34,284 --> 01:25:35,184 Willingly. 691 01:25:35,684 --> 01:25:36,884 Why would I rape you? 692 01:25:37,184 --> 01:25:38,384 You're not even attractive. 693 01:25:39,984 --> 01:25:42,185 You really screwed things up for me, you know that? 694 01:25:44,185 --> 01:25:48,485 Now you are going to go to every single person in this school and tell them that you lied. 695 01:25:48,885 --> 01:25:50,385 You are going to tell them! 696 01:25:52,485 --> 01:25:53,685 My eyes! 697 01:25:54,585 --> 01:25:55,685 Get off me! 698 01:26:01,486 --> 01:26:03,786 What's going on in there? Open this door now! 699 01:26:11,886 --> 01:26:13,386 Come out, Melinda. 700 01:26:15,586 --> 01:26:16,786 It's Melinda Sordino. 701 01:26:21,887 --> 01:26:24,387 -Are you okay? -What the hell is wrong with you? 702 01:26:24,887 --> 01:26:26,287 Answer me! 703 01:26:27,387 --> 01:26:28,987 Everybody knows what you did. 704 01:26:34,087 --> 01:26:35,688 Say something, asshole! 705 01:26:47,088 --> 01:26:49,088 Please, please. 706 01:26:49,488 --> 01:26:50,388 I can't see! 707 01:26:52,088 --> 01:26:53,989 Please move. I can't see anything! 708 01:26:54,889 --> 01:26:56,889 I can't open my eyes! 709 01:27:19,790 --> 01:27:21,190 What's going on down there? 710 01:27:24,590 --> 01:27:25,390 What happened? 711 01:27:26,190 --> 01:27:27,090 Melinda? 712 01:29:22,097 --> 01:29:23,597 Dad changed his flight. 713 01:29:24,297 --> 01:29:25,797 He's going to be home in a few hours. 714 01:29:26,197 --> 01:29:27,197 Why? 715 01:29:27,897 --> 01:29:30,697 I mean, I'm fine. Really. 716 01:29:31,097 --> 01:29:31,997 I am. 717 01:29:38,398 --> 01:29:40,698 Well you don't have to talk about it, if you don't want to. 718 01:29:41,998 --> 01:29:43,798 No. 719 01:29:44,698 --> 01:29:45,898 I want to tell you about it. 720 01:29:56,799 --> 01:30:00,199 Last year. I went to this party at the end of the year...