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There's not a lot of time before the big event. Everyone has to know the rules.

Everything must be perfect.

The queuing, the lights, the big surprise.

What you talking about, Eli?

I don't think it's the musical.

Claire's newspaper internship didn't work out.

She's pretty upset about it, but we're going to cheer up with a surprise 17th

birthday party tonight.

And you're all going to help.

Um, I barely know Claire and I don't really care about her birthday. So why

expected to help?

Because the party will be at your loft.

And you're planning it?

I don't think so.

I will give you money to spend.

Last -minute party planning with a budget.

Why don't you say so?

And remember, this is a surprise.

Well, you're taking this whole Claire -Asha thing shockingly well.

That jerk obviously doesn't know a great writer when he sees one.

Yeah, must have been really hard for Claire to admit that someone thought her

writing was subpar.

So you'll get Claire to the party for me?

Yeah. I'll surprise her with a spa birthday drink.

Perfect. Thanks, Ali.

This is going to be a birthday, Claire. Never forget.

Whatever it takes, I know I can make it through.

And if I hold out, I know I can make it through.

Be the best, the best that I can.

Do you think your West Drive scene is with Brock Langley? He's so perfect.

I said they send my script page in a week or so.

Want to hang out at lunch and wildly speculate some more?

Girlfriend at 12 o 'clock.

Think she's mad you blew her off last night?

Yeah, probably.

I would just die if they did that to me. Just die.

Hey, mind if I pull you away from your Niner fan club for a minute?

I figured you'd lost when you didn't come over last night.

No, actually, I won.

We went out to celebrate.

You won? Why didn't you call me?

Sorry, I got a little swept up.

Sorry if you feel like I blew you off.

No, it's okay. I'm happy for you.

You fine with that?

Yeah, why?

Well, I thought you'd be mad since I dissed you. No, it's no big deal. It

happens.

Congrats, and I'll see you in English.

You know how Romeo never got the message from Juliet about her faking her death?

Yes, it led to the whole suicide thing.

The postal system really let those two kids down.

I think Allie's trying to give me a message, and I don't want to end up

the poison grape juice.

You're spending way too much time with Eli.

Look, neither of us are thinking about the other first.

That's the problem.

Okay, message received.

Now what, you break up? No, no.

I love her way too much.

Tonight, Allie and I are getting our spark back.

A motorcycle?

A careless driving charge?

I begged the cop not to call you.

Oh, well, that makes me feel much better.

I could pay for it myself.

This isn't even your business.

You have multiple head injuries. No, I'm getting better. I barely get dizzy

anymore, and my memory is improving.

This place has a washer and dryer?

You sure Bianca hasn't told you all this in her weekly reports?

What are you talking about? I know you two are talking.

That's why she wants me to move home and go back to school.

You're influencing her against me.

Um, have you met Bianca?

She has her own mind.

If she doesn't support your decision, that's not my fault. She's supposed to

on my side. Well, you're supposed to be her rock.

But instead, you're making rash decisions and being reckless.

Maybe it's time for this little experiment of yours to end.

I would feel better.

So would Bianca.

There's the birthday girl. Wait, did you age overnight?

I'll always be younger than you, old -timer.

You won't make those jokes when you're cleaning his dentures.

Look, I thought we'd spend your birthday evening together, but...

Allie and her dumb spot surprise.

She asked you if it was okay?

To be honest, I don't really feel like celebrating my birthday much.

Go, it'll be fun.

I just don't see what the point is.

Claire, you have to let this whole interpreter thing go. It's just a stupid

-op.

And Romeo and Jules is just a stupid musical.

How would you feel if that got taken away from you?

It's her birthday. She can bite your head off if she wants.

Zip it, Adam.

Whoa.

Cheer Claire up is off to a roaring start.

Super.

I'll be forgiven tonight.

A party won't make up for what I just said.

What are you giving her? A gift always helps.

I'm giving her a party.

But no gift?

But... Damn, crap, what do I get her?

What does she want?

I don't know, her internship back?

Wait.

I had a good rapport with her mentor when he interviewed me. Maybe I can

convince him to give Claire a second chance.

It's worth a shot.

I guess because he practically proposes marriage to him in every op -ed.

What do you mean?

Usher? Hi, sorry to interrupt.

Hey.

Oh, hey.

Uh, Eli, um... The, uh, the musical guy.

How go his Romeo and Juliet?

Jewel. Right, how could I forget?

Everything with the play is back on opening night next week.

Congratulations. You're not here to complain about the press.

No, the article you and Claire wrote was amazing.

What can I do for you?

I wanted to talk to you about her.

I don't have anything to say.

In fact, I'm late for a press conference.

Claire loved this internship. She was learning so much from you.

Not enough to keep her job, unfortunately.

Is there any way you consider rehiring her?

This is a joke. She would be so grateful for a second chance.

You don't know, do you?

Eli, Claire is obsessed with me.

Oh, sure, she idolizes you. No, she is in love with me. It caused a lot of

problems. The only solution was for her to be fired.

You're kidding me.

Sorry you had to find out like this.

Hey.

Oh, hey. I bought you a kid's combo and accidentally got you the girl's toy.

It's unexpected, but thanks.

What?

I'm hosting an emergency surprise birthday party for Claire Edwards at the

tonight. And also, this is awkward, hence the free lunch.

Claire's stepbrother Jake is bringing his new girlfriend to the party.

Katie.

Katie? What, they're dating now?

Oh, he's brave.

Yeah, so can you be scarce tonight? Keep things tension -free?

Uh, fine. Oh, just a heads up, I might be moving out.

Okay, overreactor. You can come to the party if you want. No, my mom and Bianca

want me back home and in school.

I keep trying to prove to them that I did the right thing. It just backfires

me. So you're giving up?

I bought a motorcycle.

So? I bought a Vespa once.

Do you know how many times I've been told to go home, give up, let someone

take care of me?

More times than I can count.

If you want people to take you seriously, then be serious.

Oh. I've got a confetti cannon being delivered in 20. Hey, Fiona.

Good talk.

Where's she off to?

She's planning a birthday party for this girl Claire at our house tonight.

Claire Edwards?

Yeah. Why, you know her?

Sure. We're like BFF.

Really? I'm so out of the loop.

I should stop by that party.

Wish Claire a happy birthday.

No, I'll be here closing.

I found a way to be serious.

What's up, baby?

Oh, hey.

Oh,

okay. She's here. She's here.

Has anyone seen Eli? I'll text him again.

It's so weird that he's not here yet. Okay, Amy. Lights, anybody?

Aye, aye. I'm gonna make it rain.

There you are.

You're so late. Allie texted to say their cat pulled up. They didn't see

did they? I hate spoilers.

I don't think so.

Hide.

What's wrong?

Claire's in love with her journalism mentor.

I'm going to have to talk to her. Okay, maybe don't bring it up tonight. It's

her birthday.

I don't know. I think this is the place.

Allie, this does not look like a spa.

I can't believe you did that.

I love you.

Wait, what's wrong?

I saw Ash today.

You what?

I went to the interpreter to see if he can give you a second shot.

What did he tell you? You were in love with him.

Obsessed, he said, and that's why you got fired.

It's not true.

Eli, it's... Tell me it's not true!

Hello!

Happy birthday, sweetheart.

Got your favorite brand.

What's the joke talking about?

I guess there's a lot your girlfriend doesn't tell you.

Oh, is that a buffet table?

Okay, what's going on?

Come on, Fred, talk to me. I cannot believe that ass crashed your birthday.

Yeah, we have to kick them out. No.

Just don't provoke them. It's fine. It's fine? Why the hell did he give you

beer?

Dallas is just being a jerk, okay?

Name -calling?

That's not very nice.

Shut up! What are you going to do about it? Write another article in the school

paper? Can you just leave?

Ooh -wee, this is dramatic.

Did Claire finally fess up about her mentor?

Actually, you know what?

Never mind.

I can keep it secret.

There is more in Newark.

What happened between you and Asher?

Tell me.

Can't... Eli, you

can't leave. It's not what you think. How am I supposed to know what to think?

She's been lying to me for weeks.

Claire is completely messed up right now. She needs you.

She won't even talk to me.

So make her.

Please.

Hi. Thanks for coming.

I talked to my mom and she gave me a lot to think about.

About my situation.

About us.

She thinks you need me to be more serious.

I guess I do.

Okay.

Then let's have a serious conversation, Bianca.

Sit down.

Okay.

I love you.

I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

True.

Will you, Bianca, I'll just do that.

Make me the happiest man alive.

And open a joint savings bank account with me.

What?

I'm going to deposit all my commission into it.

It's for your tuition, car repairs, whatever we need.

I'm going to take care of us, I promise.

There's only about $100 in there now, but there'll be more once I sell the

motorcycle tomorrow.

Oh, you're going to sell it.

Concussions, remember?

Well, I don't have any concussions.

Dave, seriously?

I'll clean it up. You guys go get yourself another plate. I'm sorry.

Wow. Someone needs to get a room.

What? I think it's kind of sweet.

Wow, that musical sure has been a number on your head, huh?

But we need to talk.

We'll talk after.

I thought you left.

Allie made me stay.

She's been begging me to tell you. Then do it. I don't... You have to tell me

right now.

It's going to change everything.

I don't care.

I can't do this anymore.

The night that Asher and I rewrote the article on the play...

He kissed me.

We talked, and he apologized, and I thought I'd handled it.

But then he tried again.

So I complained to his boss, and I got fired.

Why didn't you tell me? I don't know.

Just add it to the list of the other things I've done wrong.

I idolize Azure.

Wrong.

I didn't file a formal complaint right away. I didn't go to the police. Wrong.

Wrong.

I feel so gross and guilty.

Asher was right to fire me. It's my fault that happened.

No.

That bastard abused his position and you got screwed.

You don't blame me.

No.

You thought I'd go crazy, didn't you?

I said I went crazy on my own.

We'll get through this.

You said 10 minutes like a half an hour ago.

But it was just so awesome.

I know, but it's still getting sold tomorrow.

When did you become so responsible?

What are you doing?

Come here.

What?

Come here, trust me.

Marry me.

Sure, dummy.

We're supposed to be saving all our money.

So... There's a lot to do for now.

You're actually proposing to me right now?

Yes or no. I'm serious.

I love you. You know that.

I love you too.

Or do you... I mean, it's a no?

No.

No, it's not a no? No, it's not a no. What?

Yes. Yes.

It's a yes.

I feel bad leaving everyone.

They'll get over it.

Weren't their girl ditching her own party?

Hey, haven't you done enough damage?

Get the hell out of my way. Your girl shouldn't have messed with my hockey

season. Hey, why don't you just leave? Why don't you just shut your damn mouth?

You know what, Jim? I have seriously... Oh, you want to get into a dude tree

hugger? Yeah, this is more like it. Let's see what garden boy and theater...

See everyone at school.

I'm going down, Eli.

Are you okay? I'm fine.

My hand on the other hand.

You certainly swooped in and rescued me back there.

You want a handshake or something?

What is that supposed to mean?

Look, I would never let anybody hurt you.

But things have changed, Allie.

This isn't happening.

We're going apart.

And I know you know that, and I can't keep pretending.

But I do love you, Dave. But between your classes, your study breaks... It's

all going to be an epic romance. Maybe not, but I don't want to settle for

So this is all my fault? You've checked out ever since you got into MIT.

Well, excuse me. Excuse me for having a future. I've always supported your

future.

You know that.

I can't keep dealing with you, treating you like crap.

Fine.

Wanna talk?

I already have.

I know it hurts, but if you hadn't punched Dallas, I would have.

Guy's face is like a brick wall.

You're stupid of me to go after the hockey team when Asher is really the

problem.

So much for projecting.

He has to pay for what he did.

I wish.

It's all I ever think about.

Asher just sits in his big office at the interpreter and the world continues to

think he's wonderful.

He's gotten away with it.

I don't accept that.

Are you going to do something to him?