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[cheering]

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter]

♪ Fun fun fun

♪ Is spending lots of money ♪

♪ Not that fun ♪

That's so funny.

[door opening]

[male #1] 'Miss?'

'Excuse me. Miss.'

You're supposed to sign in.

[elevator whirring]

[elevator dings]

♪ Start new fashion to be fashionably late ♪

♪ My heart stops when the DJ starts spinning ♪

♪ All my favorite songs that I've never heard before ♪♪

Rachel, hey.

Uh, what's up?

We need to talk.

- Yeah, come sit. - Don't touch me.

What's up, Rachels?

To Rachel Nelson, Sweetheart Court.

Hills High forever!

[all] 'Hills High forever!'

[all cheering]

[indistinct chatter on TV]

[glass shattering]

- On the roof, now. - Okay.

I'll be right back.

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter]

♪ I think we're in love

♪ I know we're in love I think the.. ♪♪

[kettle whistling]

Um, maybe we should go back downstairs.

[scoffs] What are you wearing?

Why didn't you invite me?

I was gonna call you.

It was just a last minute thing.

Right.

I didn't think you'd wanna come.

No, I didn't.

Congratulations!

See, I can't talk to you when you are like this.

- Like what? - Jealous!

You think you can just cut me out?

You can't, I made you. We're The Rachels.

Well, maybe I don't want to be The Rachels any more.

[Richards] 'So, you wanna, you wanna replace me?'

'That's fine, Rachel. You can just have it your way.'

- 'Rachel. Rachel.' - 'No! Let go of me.'

[kettle whistling]

[screaming]

[crashing]

Jesus!

'Oh, my God!'

[instrumental music]

♪ This little highway

♪ No going down

♪ No cutting out

♪ The sun comes up before you go ♪

♪ My babies gone

Hey, Rachel.

♪ My hollow soul

♪ Hollow soul

♪ I feel cold..

I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you.

♪ ...start to blow

I love your outfits.

♪ All the red lights like

♪ A preacher on a Saturday night ♪

♪ The devil's in the details

♪ Pretty little females

♪ Tell me all your sweet sweet lies ♪

♪ I can't slow down it's so damn loud ♪

♪ Let's burn this town alive

♪ Oh pocket full of moonshine

♪ Countin' all the white lies ♪

[Nelson] 'And finally, Spanish Club will be meeting'

'in room 14 today at 3:00 p.m.'

[Richards] 'You know, Rachel, it's been far too long'

since we've had an excuse to party here at Hills High.

I agree, Rachel.

The Sweetheart dance is just around the corner

and student council will be selling tickets

at the quad during lunch.

And voting for Sweetheart Court starts today

and continues through the week

so don't forget to turn in those ballots.

Have a happy Monday, Hills High.

These were your morning announcements

and as always I'm Rachel Richards.

I'm Rachel Nelson, and together..

[in unison] We are The Rachels.

[bell ringing]

What's wrong with you?

[sighs] I can't find my bio notes.

If we have a quiz today, I'm so screwed.

Oh, whatever.

Um, we need to talk about this yearbook situation.

What yearbook situation?

The new rule that limits how many photos you get.

Guess it's supposed to make things

more democratic or something.

I don't know, I don't get it.

[chuckles] I don't see the problem what..

What's the point in-in running track and doing

morning announcements, and joining the feminism club

if there's no photos, that's the whole point.

Um, because we like running track

doing the morning announcements and women's rights.

Of course this doesn't faze you.

I mean, you are not even that photogenic anyway

so why would you care?

Fine, uh, I'll just be late. Let's just go.

Ms. Seldon, that is really not fair.

Rachel, I understand why you might be upset

but the yearbook is meant to represent

the entire student body

not just those in clubs and in teams.

Well, okay, I guess that makes sense

and we'll still be in there plenty.

Each student gets what, like, ten photos?

The cap is six.

Well, the cap is a little ridiculous.

Well, it's approved by the entire student council

and I think it's terrific.

Was this you?

Rachel.

'Cause it certainly seems like you.

Of course you will do something like this.

People like you never appreciate--

Actually it was my idea. So you can lay off Roxie.

Roxie?

Right.

[chuckles] I'm sorry, who are you?

Tom Denvers, the new yearbook editor.

You must be new to Hills High.

I don't think I've seen you around school before.

Yeah, I actually just transferred this term.

And you're already the yearbook editor? That's impressive.

Well, you know, there's not a lot of competition

for a job with long hours and no pay.

[chuckles]

Well, your cap is stupid.

It's good to know.

[taps on desk]

Whoa, hey! Come on.

Not everybody needs to be in the yearbook.

That's not what the yearbook's for.

Actually that is exactly what the yearbook's for.

Shh. No, it's not.

The yearbook is meant to be for exceptional people

and that just so happens to be us, right here.

Look, I get that you two are the teen queens of Hills High.

You rule the school. Congratulations.

Hey! Easy there, Mr. Editor.

Yeah, maybe we can help out with the layouts

or, uh, uh, volunteer in exchange for a couple of photos.

No, absolutely not.

I'm sorry, I'm not wasting my time

in here with these people.

I have a life, Rachel.

I have followers, you know this.

Okay, well, it was nice meeting both of you

but I have a lot of work to do.

Rachel. Rachel.

This isn't over.

Shouldn't you ladies be in biology right now?

I hear Mr. Sanchez is giving a quiz.

[sighs] It's just a quiz.

[instrumental music]

[sighs]

You are photogenic.

[music continues]

[sighs]

[music continues]

[breathing heavily]

[Lyons] 'Come on, pick up the pace, Nelson.'

'Let's see some hustle, Richards.'

Come on, last lap. Who wants to make steak?

[scoffs] Like we care about steak?

Why are you running so fast?

I-I think I can do it.

No, Rachel, what are you doing?

- 'God, Oh, my God!' - 'Pace yourself, Martinez.'

Rachel!

[panting]

Rachel.

[instrumental music]

Oh.

Rachel, stop!

[music continues]

[camera clicking]

- Nice work, Nelson. - Thanks.

Not your best, Richards.

Alright, ladies, let's stretch it out.

[sighs]

[giggling]

Thanks.

Bet you loved that.

What?

Beating me. And with an audience.

It wasn't a race, it was just practice.

I literally just wanted to see if I can make time.

Still you probably loved it.

I.. Do you wanna come over tonight?

We can watch that movie you were telling me about.

Can't. Busy.

Uh, wa.. Can I at least get a ride home?

Rachel. Ra..

I.. What am I supposed to do, take the bus?

Would you stop that?

Tom?

- Rachel? - Yes.

Would you stop doing that?

- Stop what? - Watching for it.

You do realize you won't make it come any sooner, right?

But it makes me feel better.

Well, in that case..

...please proceed.

So no ride today?

No ride. Yeah.

Don't you usually drive with Rachel?

And how do you know that?

You know, seen you two together, once or twice.

Riding together.

[chuckling]

Alright, give me a break, okay?

- You guys are The Rachels. - 'Okay, yeah, we are.'

But I mean, like not all the times.

Oh, so she ditched you, huh?

No, she didn't ditch me.

I think she had to go pick up her mom or something.

So she ditched you?

Rachel is my best friend.

I don't think she would do anything to hurt me.

I-I don't even know her.

Hey, I don't even know you.

[chuckles]

No.

We should probably do something about that.

Yeah?

Well, there is that game on Friday.

Um..

'And I, uh, I could really use like a student guide'

'in one of those, one of those things.'

Are you.. Will you show me where the game is?

Well, text me and put in your number.

[car engine revving]

[chuckling]

Here's my number.

Hold on a second.

- Rachel, hi. - Hi.

Are you just gonna stare at me? Get in.

I'm not trying to get a ticket. Come on.

Well, I thought you left.

I'm not gonna make you take the bus like some loser.

Hey there, big guy.

- Text me. - See ya.

[tires screeching]

Hey-hey.

Hey.

- What was that? - Nothin'.

Hey, uh, look, I want to apologize for earlier.

The whole thing in the yearbook room, The Rachels

you getting blamed for my photo cap.

Oh, um, don't worry about that...at all.

I actually had the same idea last year

but The Rachels got in the way.

- Like they tend to, so.. - Oh.

- So it's personal? - Sort of.

Sorry, I'm just the, uh..

I don't mean to pry, I'm just the curious new kid

but The Rachels seem pretty harmless to me.

The Rachels are a lot of things, but..

...harmless is not one of them.

[instrumental music]

- Hey. - Hey.

Did you hear about Rachel Nelson and Tom Denvers?

- No. - Um.

- This weekend. - No, what about them?

Well, they went to the game together on Friday night

and then Jason saw them together on Saturday night at the movies.

Didn't you see the pictures Rachel was posting all weekend?

No.

I guess I missed it.

Oh, well, new couple alert, just FYI.

'Oh, beautiful people's club incoming.'

So do you think I could maybe take you out on number three?

Maybe this week?

- Maybe. - Maybe?

- Maybe. - Maybe.

[Richards] 'Ooh la-la.'

How was the morning commute?

You know, I have actually never taken the bus

'but I have heard some pretty good things.'

Actually I drove her. Borrowed my mom's car.

How delightfully middle class.

You ready? We got morning announcements?

Let's go. Good to see you.

- I'll see you later. - Later.

[instrumental music]

[crickets chirping]

[scoffs]

[Nelson] 'Sweetheart Court voting is now closed'

'although tickets are still available.'

Uh, members of the court will be announced today during lunch.

Stay golden, Hills High, I'm Rachel Nelson

with Rachel Richards, and we're The Rachels.

What is wrong with you?

What exactly was that?

What?

I just wanted to see what you'd do.

Why?

You did it without me, Rachel.

- You don't need me. - What did you want me to do?

I literally had to say something, you just sat there.

[sighs]

Look..

...I know you're upset.

Just because Tom and I are getting closer, I mean..

...that doesn't change anything between us.

We're still The Rachels.

It's our thing.

[instrumental music]

'We good?'

- 'Best friends?' - BFFs.

[chuckling]

Okay, now, come on.

Let's go hear our names get called again.

Hey, Hills High, how's everyone doing today?

[applauding]

'As student council president, I'm excited to announce'

that the following young ladies will represent the junior class

on this year's Sweetheart Court.

"Dana Olsen.

'"Anna Cardwell.'

And Rachel Nelson."

'Yay, congratulations, ladies!'

[chuckles]

So would this be a good time to ask you to the dance?

[chuckles]

It's like a real life romance novel.

Swoon. Seriously smooth.

She's gonna get Sweetheart Queen for sure.

Oh, Rachel, I'm sorry, I-I didn't see you there.

Awkward!

[camera clicking]

[indistinct chatter]

[dramatic music]

Rachel?

Rachel?

'Rachel?'

Sorry, I-I was just looking for Rachel.

Um, the other Rachel though, not you.

Even though I guess no one really calls you Rachel anymore.

There is no room at Hills High for three Rachels, right?

[scoffs] I can't believe she ever said that to you.

I can't believe I stood there and let her say that to you.

I know it doesn't mean much, but I'm really sorry.

I was just in the quad for the Sweetheart noms.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

Um, I voted for you.

Yeah?

Uh, you know, I-I meant to talk to you earlier, um

do you wanna come to the Sweetheart celebration?

Um..

- Sure. - Yeah?

Cool.. It's at my place Friday night.

- What about Rachel? - What about her?

Well, won't she be mad that I'm there?

[chuckles]

You know, I am just, I'm so sick of everyone thinking

we're like this package deal.

I am my own person, I have my own life

I can do things without her.

Okay, just..

...be careful, Rachel.

With Tom and Sweetheart and everything.

What do you mean?

She's not your friend...Rachel.

Um, I'll see you in class.

[door opening]

[door closing]

[dramatic music]

[music continues]

[sniffles]

[grunting]

[glass shattering]

[sniffles]

[school bell ringing]

I love your hair, Rachel.

Nelson, Nelson, I'm so excited about the news.

- Thank you. - I'll see you in Sacramento.

Yes, for sure.

I'm sorry, why would you be caught dead in Sacramento?

Track. Next month.

Uh-huh?

Uh, state championships.

I-I qualified.

When the hell did all this happen?

Did I not tell you?

Yeah, um, you definitely never mentioned it to me.

Uh, Coach Lyons told me after practice

like right after you left.

Mm-hmm.

He was pretty pissed you took off, by the way.

Let's go.

[Nelson] 'Congrats to the Hills High track team and those members'

who'll be attending the state championships

in Sacramento.

Yes, congratulations! Go Celts.

Anyway, these were your morning announcements, Hills High.

- I am Rachel Richards. - I'm Rachel Nelson.

- We're The Rachels. - We're The Rachels.

Oh, my outfit selfie just got 500 likes.

How many followers do you have now?

- 'I don't know.' - Liar.

Hey, what's the most amount of likes you've ever gotten?

Um...maybe 50.

Ooh, you do realize if you're not branding yourself

on social media, it's kinda like you don't exist.

Yeah, sure.

You didn't post anything

'about your big news.'

Sacramento.

I don't know, I guess I just

didn't really wanna make a big deal out of it.

- That's smart. - What?

Because nobody cares about track.

Are you actually gonna go to Sacramento?

- Yeah, I was planning on it. - Hm.

Because I was kinda thinking that we should quit.

'I mean, there is not really any point in us doing it.'

'It's not like they're gonna use those photos in the yearbook.'

I-I can't quit. I'm-I'm gonna go to state.

Do whatever you want.

[chuckles]

Well, where are you going?

Biology, obviously, come on.

Well, I was actually, I was gonna maybe, uh

stop by Yearbook.

I was talking to Tom--

God, you're so annoying sometimes.

- Sorry. - Stop apologizing, it's weak.

'Come on.'

Oh, my God, are you coming or not?

Nelson, where's your better half?

I don't know.

[whistle blows] Nelson!

I don't know!

[Roxie] 'Yeah, if you get Dustin to cover the science fair'

I can take the Sweetheart dance.

Sure, you don't mind shooting the dance?

No.

What if you have a date? Won't he mind?

Um, well, yeah, anyway thank you for giving up your night.

Yeah. Yeah, no problem.

[sighs]

[Tom sighs]

[scoffs] The Rachel.

It's funny, you know, that doesn't really have

the same ring to it, does it?

I think we got off on the wrong foot.

Okay.

Friends?

Uh, sure.

Good.

So we should celebrate.

You know, being new friends and all.

Okay.

What about Friday?

Uh, Rachel and I already have plans on Friday.

'The other Rachel.'

Figured she would have told you.

Oh, she did.

I just thought that maybe you'd wanna do

something with me instead.

Uh..

[chuckles] Yeah, no, I'm not canceling on Rachel.

- You sure? - Yeah, I'm sure.

Um, in fact, I promised her that I will meet her

after track practice, I should get going.

Well, practice doesn't end until 4:00.

Guess, I'll be early then.

See ya.

Okay.

Bye, Tom.

Bye, Rachel.

[door closing]

[sighs]

[metal clanking]

Oh, it's you.

What do they call you again?

Is it Randy?

'I can't really remember.'

Roxie.

Roxie.

That's strange.

Kinda like you.

I'm sorry, are you, are you gonna stay?

Just 'cause Tom left, and now I'm leaving

so who will you stare at?

That's why you do this, right?

So you can stare at him, Tom, the dreamboat.

Does he even know your name?

Your real name, that is?

He turned you down.

- What? - He turned you down.

You know, don't think for one second that you matter.

Roxie, you're nothing.

You're no one.

You're just invisible.

Why are we doing this ourselves?

We should have gone to Melrose.

Hm?

- Rachel. - What?

Who are you texting?

I'm sorry, it was just Tom, he was just being funny.

Someday my face is gonna be all over this magazine.

You wanna be like them?

Yeah.

Yeah, I guess I'd like to be famous too.

I think it would suit me.

[scoffs]

Would it really?

Yeah, sure, why not?

I guess you do love being the center of attention.

- So do you. - Everyone does.

Everyone wants what they have.

Tacky style and fake boobs.

Power.

Fame is power.

Fame is fleeting.

Not if you plan it right?

And you'd plan it right?

If I ever had what they had..

...I wouldn't let it go.

I'd hold on so tight I just wouldn't let it go.

If you do it right, fame can be forever.

[instrumental music]

[Richards] We're The Rachels.

[Nelson] Well, maybe I don't wanna be

The Rachels any more.

[Richards] Fine, Rachel, you can just have it your way.

[Nelson screaming]

[Sami] 'Good evening, tonight I'm standing outside'

'Co-Vista Towers.'

'An exclusive complex in Los Angles coastal area.'

'But wealth and privilege cannot disguise the fact that tonight'

'this is the scene of a tragedy.'

Rachel Nelson, a junior at Hills High School

has fallen to her death from the roof

of this glamorous complex.

'Nelson, a popular student was a star-track runner'

'and had just been named to her high school Sweetheart Court.'

Moments ago I was able to speak to

two of Rachel's closest friends

to hear more about what happened here tonight.

[Ashley] 'It was nothing crazy.'

It was just a bunch of friends together.

Sweetheart nominations just came out, and Rachel

she-she just wanted to celebrate.

Rachel was gonna be queen.

Thank you both for talking to me.

I know this must be incredibly hard.

'Rachel Nelson's best friend, Rachel Richards'

was also present at this party.

The two girls were known on campus as social media starlets

collectively known as The Rachels.

'Richards was taken in to police custody for questioning.'

'However a police spokesperson has denied'

'that Richards is a suspect at this time.'

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

I am a star.

[music continues]

With Rachel Nelson's death now officially ruled accidental

the students here at Hills High School

will be returning to class today

following last Friday's tragic event.

'Due to the overwhelming interest from our viewers'

'regarding this tragic case'

I spoke with Nelson's best friend, Rachel Richards

as part of an exclusive interview

which will be airing later this week.

It still doesn't seem real, you know.

But how does something like this just happen.

Guess, we'll find out with Rachel's exclusive interview.

Are you kidding me?

Wanna go get a coffee?

Well, yeah, please.

[sighs]

[sobbing]

[Richards] 'Missing my BFF'

but she is looking down on me.

Hashtag blessed.

Hashtag grief.

No, no.

'Hashtag lucky to be alive.'

[Richards] 'Good morning, Hills High, this is Rachel Richards'

'and before I read the morning announcements'

'I would like for us to have a moment of silence'

'for my best friend, Rachel Nelson.'

[instrumental music]

[clears throat]

I hope the tragedy of Rachel's death

can bring us all closer together

and that my exclusive interview with Sami Summers

airing this Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

will answer any lingering questions

about this difficult chapter in my life.

Thank you.

[clears throat]

Lacrosse team trials begin today.

You can meet Coach Linley on the field at 4:00 p.m.

The Sweetheart dance is right around the corner

and tickets are still on sale, so make sure you get those.

Happy Monday, Hills High.

You know they offered me an interview too.

- Really? - Yeah.

And?

No, I can never do something like that.

You really liked her?

Yeah.

Yeah.

I mean, I-I was just getting to know her, but yeah.

Yeah, I liked Rachel.

A lot.

You know, she talked about you too.

- Really? - Yeah.

You know, she really wasn't anything like Richards

once you got to know her.

I mean, all that like superficial, shallow

I don't know, Instagram stuff, I mean, that wasn't her.

She was really sweet.

Richards on the other hand

she's not the type to let any attention pass her by, is she?

No.

If no one's looking

what's the point of doing anything?

[scoffs]

Alright, team, huddle up, here we go.

Okay, Johnson, Martinez, Nash.

Congratulations, you all made state.

Ladies, I know you are gonna make it next year

We'll be a stronger team.

[clears throat]

Rachel, I'm glad you came.

Uh, the team would love to have you back if you are up for it.

Yeah, um, I think that'd be, that'd be really good for me.

Help me keep my mind off of things.

Alright.

Alright, ladies, let's go warm up.

- Hey, coach. - Yes.

Are you still going to Sacramento next week?

Yeah, the state championships

uh, few of our runners qualified.

Rachel was supposed to go.

Maybe, I, I could go in her place.

As like a tribute.

Um, well, we'll have to see, Rachel, I, uh..

I don't know all the rules, but that sounds nice.

- Thanks, coach. - Okay, go warm up.

Alright.

[indistinct chatter]

[camera clicking]

Roxie!

Get one of me warming up.

[clears throat]

- What? - Act natural.

What, I, I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean.

Oh, and when you use this for the yearbook

I already have the perfect caption.

You can put, "Rachel Richards limbers up

ready to run for the memory of her very best friend."

Was that too wordy?

So, you're just back on the team?

I am. Breaking news.

Feel free to spread it amongst your friends.

[scoffs] Oh, wait.

- Do you have any? - I do.

- Hmm. - Do you?

You know, subtlety is really not your strength, Roxie.

If you have something to say, just say it.

You're just back on the team as if nothing happened.

It's called grief chic.

You know, death doesn't have to be such a downer.

- Don't talk like that. - Like what?

Come on, Roxie, I'm giving this place what it needs.

It needs a little drama, a little mystery.

Plus America loves a tragedy.

Did you get the shot?

Oh, yeah, and just in case

'you didn't know, Roxie'

this is my good side.

[dramatic music]

Rachel, oh, hey, hi, how are you doing?

I'm okay, Ms. Seldon, thank you.

Um, is it okay if I talk to Tom really quick?

- Sure, dear. - Okay.

Uh, Tom.

What's up?

You didn't call me.

What?

After the funeral.

I thought you were gonna call me.

Oh, yeah, I didn't really feel much like talking.

Can we go for a walk?

I'm kind of busy right now.

Tom, please, I really need someone to talk to.

Please.

Yeah, okay.

I, um..

I was just wondering if you had been working on

uh, some sort of memorial for Rachel?

- You mean for the yearbook? - Yeah.

Yeah, I thought it would be, it would be pretty lovely

if you dedicated a little section to her.

Yeah. Yeah, that's actually a nice idea.

Well, I, I have lots of photos of us that I could send you.

It really wouldn't be a problem at all.

It'd be a nice idea, right? Just a..

A section dedicated to The Rachels.

With our clubs and morning announcements and track.

I have lots of photos and drawings.

Actually, I've, I've been working on a poem

I could send to you.

Yeah, I, I don't know I'm just the editor.

Well, yeah, but..

Ms. Seldon will listen to you, she always does.

Tom, no one is gonna say no to us, okay?

Plus, um, well, I can't say much right now

because it is very early in the process

but there is a bit of interest at a small publishing agency

and I thought it would be nice if

if we had something to show them.

Like a mock-up of some sort.

You okay?

Photographers.

[camera shutters clicking]

Um, I, I should get back to work.

- Hey, Tom. - Yeah.

My interview with Sami Summers is gonna be on TV

this Thursday at seven

would you wanna come over and watch it with me?

I, maybe, I-I don't know.

Okay, well, just think about it.

I'll let you know.

See you.

[Richards] Life is for the living.

Hashtag The Rachels.

- Wait! - 'Oh, hey, Roxie.'

[Roxie] 'She's on Sweetheart Court now?'

When did this happen?

Rachel thought it was what Rachel Nelson would've wanted.

For her to take her place.

Well, the interview is on tonight.

I know. She invited me over to her house to watch it.

I think she's having some sort of a viewing party or something.

Of course she is. Ugh.

I guess it's part of her grieving process.

Yeah, but don't you think she almost seems..

- What, happy? - Yes!

She's wearing black clothes, she's crying on cue

but at the same time, I mean, she's trying to turn

the yearbook into some shrine to The Rachels.

Coach Lyons is starting a petition for her

to get back on the state team

which she was never qualified for

and now she just replaced Nelson for Sweetheart Court, I mean..

Do people not find this disturbing?

Yes! Yeah, I do.

I mean, her best friend just died

and she's making it all about herself.

That's Richards for you.

And people like her do not change, ever.

Let's watch the interview at my house tonight.

Oh, come on, like I was ever really gonna go over

to Rachel Richards' house for viewing party.

I mean, I don't know that.

[chuckles]

- Ready? - Yeah.

[instrumental music]

Good evening, I'm Sami Summers

and I'm joined tonight by Rachel Richards

in her very first exclusive

television interview.

Rachel, thank you so much for being here.

Of course, thank you for having me, Sami.

Now, I wanna talk about that night.

Why did you go to Rachel Nelson's home?

[Sami] 'Why did you go to Co-vista Towers?'

[Richards] 'Well, I, I was Rachel's best friend.'

She had been nominated to the Hills High Sweetheart Court

and I never got the chance to congratulate her one-on-one.

So you go to Co-vista Towers, but according to security

you don't sign in at the front desk.

'Why not?'

Well, I had been there a million times..

I kind of assumed that they knew who I was

and I was excited, I wanted to see Rachel

so I just hopped in an elevator and went to her apartment.

So you see Rachel?

What did you talk about?

Um, we just, uh, we talked about normal things.

We talked about sweetheart

um, we talked about school and friends.

So you would categorize it as a friendly conversation.

Oh, absolutely, yes.

We do have a report of a neighbor

overhearing an argument, raised voices from the roof

as well as other partygoers

saying the two of you seemed tense.

Oh, no. We were not tensed.

I mean, they might have heard some squealing and-and shouting

but that's because we were excited.

There was absolutely no fighting, no arguments, nothing.

So I want you to take me back to the roof.

[dramatic music]

I know this is difficult for you, Rachel

but I do need you to talk about what happened on that roof deck.

I tried to stop her.

What did she just say?

I tried to stop her, but I-I couldn't

she was determined, she..

She was fed up with everything, she was fed up with school

and boys, and..

And then she told me that she loved me

'and I was her best friend and I always would be, and then..'

I'm sorry, Sami, I can't.

Uh, you do understand that the police have ruled

Rachel Nelson's death as accidental.

I know that she didn't mean it.

And the police report compiled with your help

has firmly stated that Rachel Nelson fell accidentally

from the railing of the roof deck.

I wanted to protect Rachel.

I wanted to protect her memory and her family

but now I owe it to myself as a survivor..

...to tell the truth.

[Roxie] 'She's lying.'

'No, Tom, [...........].'

Total [...........]. Do you see what I mean now?

I'm not making it up but she's faking it.

The entire thing, and now she wants people to believe

'it's a suicide, it's ridiculous.'

It was an accident.

Well, she just fell.

I don't know.

I mean, maybe, maybe..

- Maybe Rachel did jump. - 'No.'

Maybe, maybe she was unhappy and I just didn't see it.

We both know Rachel. She wouldn't have jumped.

That's [...........].

Yeah, the only two people who really know

what happened that night.

And one of them is dead.

[music continues]

I have to talk to Rachel.

Just have so many e-mails to return.

Okay, look, I can't say much again, but..

...Mark Burnett wants an interview with me.

- I'm sorry, who? - 'Mark Burnett.'

You don't know who Mark Burnett is?

No.

He basically invented "Survivor."

- Look, I wanted to-- - Wait, wait, what is that?

Oh, my God, that is not

that is not almond milk, I asked for a drink--

Uh, it's, yeah, it's soy.

Oh, my God, Tom.

Look, Rachel

can you not, just for one second can we please just talk?

I knew this was gonna happen.

You're mad about the interview.

Tom, that's exactly why I wanted you to come over.

I wanted to explain everything, so we could be on the same page.

What do you mean, the same page?

Look..

Did Rachel really commit suicide?

I never, I never said that.

Actually I was very careful never to use the word suicide.

People really don't like that word.

Rachel, please.

I..

I just don't understand what's happening.

You said one thing to the police and then you give this interview

and you say something completely different, and it's like--

Tom, Tom, everything is gonna make sense, okay?

You have to trust me.

And you know I was thinking that

I really want you to be a part of it all.

Don't you think it would make for a bittersweet ending

if the two of us form some sort of friendship?

Maybe even more.

Can you please just tell me the truth?

Was what you said in that interview really true?

I mean whatever, right?

People who tell the truth on network television

Tom, they don't get book deals or, or reality shows

or even become president.

This is just the beginning for me.

'The beginning for us.'

Don't you see it?

[cell phone chimes]

Is that mine?

Um, I need to take this, but it was great talking to you

and let's get together later for, um

the yearbook stuff, okay?

Hi. Oh, my God, did you see it?

[dramatic music]

Okay, so she is completely crazy.

So she wants everyone to think that it's a suicide

because it makes it more dramatic.

Yeah, it's a publicity stunt.

Dude, she's only doing this to put the spotlight on her.

She's completely taken over Rachel's life.

And it's working. That's what she's always wanted.

She's like creating her own

grieving best friend reality show.

It's her dream come true.

So what if we make it her nightmare.

What do you mean?

I mean, she's always been jealous of Nelson.

Were they ever even really friends?

It's high school.

Friends, enemies, it's like the same thing.

What if we don't let her get away with it?

What if we make Rachel Nelson

the most popular girl in school again?

[Roxie] First, we need to discredit her.

She's the only one saying

what actually happened that night.

[Tom] 'Okay, se we take away her control.'

[Roxie] 'Exactly.'

There's other people that partied. What did they see?

What did they hear? What do they know?

Make them doubt Rachel, or, uh, at least

talk to them, confess out a story.

And then, we resurrect Rachel Nelson.

Why is this so important to you?

I mean, were you and Rachel even really friends?

She wouldn't say that, but yeah.

What do you mean?

Roxie is actually a nickname.

Yeah, I like it. Suits you.

Freshman year, The Rachels was actually

Richards, Nelson and me.

We've been friends for as long as I can remember.

We were The Rachels.

All three of us, and yeah, we like

teased each other and stuff, but..

All of a sudden, one day it went from three to two.

I don't know where..

There is no room in Hills High for three Rachels.

[Roxie] They completely cut me out.

It was as if I had never existed.

[dramatic music]

They made me invisible.

Nobody saw me as a Rachel anymore.

- So.. - Hey, I'm with you.

Let's do this.

I mean, I just think it's strange.

The interview and everything, it's..

Richards was not the only person at the party.

- Well, you were there, right? - Yeah.

And you even made it on TV with Sami Summers?

- Wait, you saw that? - I did.

But, Ashley, what did you see that night?

[Ashley] I don't know, Rachel Nelson and Tom

were on the couch the whole night

and then Richard showed up

and then everything changed.

- Yeah? - Yeah.

[Ashley] Richards was really mad.

[Roxie] Oh, yeah? Like, how mad?

[Ashley] Like, really mad.

I've never seen her like that before.

[male #2] 'What's up, Rachels?'

'Hey, to Rachel Nelson, Sweetheart Court.'

Hills High forever!

[all] 'Hills High forever!'

[all cheering]

Yeah, Richards was definitely pissed off.

Yeah.

I didn't see anything.

I mean, we all went downstairs

once The Rachels came out.

Um, maybe we should go back downstairs.

[Nelson] 'I didn't think you'd wanna come.'

[Richards] 'No, I, I didn't.'

'Congratulations.'

See, I-I can't, I can't talk to you when you are like this.

- Like what? - Jealous.

[Richards] 'You think you can just cut me out?'

You can't. I made you.

You know, they were fighting, and I like heard a bit of it

but they were really fighting.

I knew Richards was mad about state but

it kind of seemed like it was more than that.

Like, enough that she would push her?

No way, man. They're best friends.

Something did seem different, right?

I mean, I guess.

Oh, my God.

I don't know, I mean, do you think she would push her?

I mean, Rachel didn't seem sad or suicidal

or anything like that, did she?

[chuckles] No, no, not at all.

[dramatic music]

Guess we just let that simmer for a little while.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, you need to talk to Miss Seldon.

But why?

Instead of devoting a section

of the yearbook to The Rachels

you need to convince her to turn the entire yearbook

into a Rachel Nelson's tribute.

Yeah, I don't know, Roxie.

I.. Honestly, I already thought The Rachel section was a bit

ridiculous, but Richards got to Miss Seldon first.

I mean, I'm the one who fought for the guidelines limitations

and now I'm just, what, supposed to go back

on everything that I was saying?

Tom, think about it.

Richards is not entitled

to any of this, she's not.

So, this is bigger than yearbook guidelines.

This is.. It's..

- Justice. - Yeah.

[exhales] Okay.

I'll see what she says.

What about you?

Oh, I'm gonna have a little talk with Coach Lyons.

- Coach Lyons. - Yeah.

I heard that Rachel Richards is running for state now.

Yeah, I heard back from the competition this morning.

They agreed to allow Richards to run in Nelson's place

as a tribute.

- Is that really fair? - Fair?

Yeah, I mean, she didn't qualify.

Why should she be allowed to run?

She's not running a competition, she's running as a tribute.

- And what if she wins? - Wins?

Well, then the race will be a really nice tribute.

What if on top of that you also got the team

to wear Rachel Nelson jerseys as a tribute?

Wouldn't be too difficult to have some extra jerseys made up.

Right, and-and if you made even more

we could sell them for the team.

To raise money.

That's a good idea.

- Yeah? - Nice job.

[Seldon] 'I don't know, Tom.'

Come on, Miss Seldon, it a great idea.

Rachel Richards has already asked

for a special section, and I agreed.

Yeah, I know but

this would be a little bit more involved than that.

They're just focusing on Rachel Nelson.

Look, I-I-I don't wanna glorify a tragedy.

Oh, we're not, I swear.

Oh. You know what? Okay, Tom.

If you want to do the work..

The cover.

I'm gonna have to run that by the main office.

And I'm probably gonna have to run it through student council.

But if you really want Rachel Nelson's photo

on the yearbook cover, it's your call.

You're the editor.

[dramatic music]

[chuckles]

[chuckles]

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter]

[sighs] It's perfect.

Just throw those away.

[whistle blows]

[dramatic music]

What is this?

Oh, we're selling jerseys for Rachel.

- We're raising money. - What're you raising money for?

We're gonna develop an app for troubled teens

to prevent another tragedy, like what happened to Rachel.

- I'm sorry, an app? - Yeah.

So basically you can like, uh

connect with their followers, you know--

Whoa! That's literally the dumbest thing I've ever heard

it's so stupid.

I'm sorry, so everyone's, everyone, everyone's

gonna be wearing her name.

Yeah. And in state too.

We're all gonna be wearing her jerseys.

Run for Rachel.

Whose idea with this?

- Roxie, I think. - 'Mm-hmm.'

[music continues]

"Rachel Nelson soon to be a social media phenomenon."o

They're starting a tribute page.

Oh, my God.

'She has 40,000 followers.'

[sighs]

I don't know what you think you're doing.

- Me? - No, not you.

That other person in the bathroom.

I am just honoring the life of a dear friend.

That's all.

We were never friends with you, Roxie.

See, there you go again, tryin' to rewrite history

like you always do.

I saw your interview.

You know, when you lie, there tend to be consequences.

And these are the consequences?

A-a-a stupid dance name change and some lame app

come on, Roxie, you can do better than that.

Yeah. Yeah, I can, and I'm going to.

This isn't over. I'm not done here.

You once told me that there wasn't room

at Hills High for three Rachels.

I'm starting to wonder though, is there a room for two?

[door opens]

[bell ringing]

- Tom. - Hey.

- How'd it go? - So good.

- Yeah? - Dude, yeah.

You should've been there.

She, like, did not know what to say

I think she almost cried.

- It was so good. - Roxie?

- Are you okay? - Yes, I'm just excited.

Come on. Our plan is working.

I think we're actually gonna get a confession from her.

What do you mean confession? Confess to what?

What if she didn't do anything wrong?

She did. And she will.

Trust me, she will not be able to stand this much longer.

You make it sound like we're torturing her.

You don't know her like I do.

She's obsessed with fame and attention.

This entire thing is a game to her

and thanks to us, she's losing.

Come on, cheer up.

Let's go.

Good morning.

Hey.

Is that the yearbook?

Yeah. Well, it's just a mock-up.

Do you want to see the cover?

Sure.

[dramatic music]

She's on, she's on the cover

but we, we've never had a student on the cover before.

Well, these are special circumstances.

This is more than what you wanted, Rachel.

Well, yeah, but, Miss Seldon, we had this all planned out.

I was up all night looking for photos

and I.. There's a better one in here than that--

No, I like this one better.

It really captures her spirit.

- Don't you think? - 'I agree.'

Well, what about the special section?

Yeah, we decided to go on a different direction.

Basically run a chronicle on Rachel's life

from the very beginning, so that way

we don't focus too much on the tragedy.

Actually we're using the tragedy in the best possible way.

To honor Rachel.

But, Tom, don't you remember what we--

What's wrong, Rachel? Don't you like it?

I think it's you there. In the background, right?

[music continues]

You know what, Roxie..

...you're right.

That is me, and I think it is perfect.

I'm so glad.

Well, of course, I think the jerseys are a great idea.

- It's just that-- - What?

I know you wanted to wear a Nelson's jersey

but surely you don't object to other students wearing them too?

Well, no, but I-I-I feel like it would mean more

if I did it, alone.

I mean, I was her best friend

and-and now everyone is wearing her jersey.

I mean, think about it.

Look, if Rachel is up in heaven looking down on all of us

don't you think she might be mad, you know

that all these randos are wearing Nelson jerseys?

I don't think heaven works like that.

Well, you don't know that.

I mean, the afterlife is one big mystery

so who knows, right?

Actually that's something I'm gonna address in my memoir.

I think you ought to be getting back to class now, Rachel.

Right.

On my way.

How much deeper do I have to go?

What the hell is this?

It's the Rachel Nelson rose garden.

I'm sorry, what?

- W-when did, when did-- - We already voted on the name.

And then we'll call ourselves Rachel's Roses

in her honor.

- Rachel's Roses? - Mm-hmm.

- 'Okay, Max this is great.' - Oh, my God!

I want to make sure we get a shot of the roses

and especially the kids working now.

- Sami. - Over my left shoulder--

- Sami, hi. It's Rachel. - Hi, sweetie.

- Hi, uh, our interview.. - So..

God, it was such a big hit.

I-I was thinking maybe we could do a follow-up.

Um, actually, uh..

...the story has actually evolved since then.

Uh, there's been more and more interest about Rachel Nelson.

We've got to stay current, you know.

So, Max. Let's try--

But what if we did something right now?

'I mean, I-I-I could talk about the rose garden.'

-'That'd be good?' - 'Um..'

Well, you're all in black, so--

Well, I'll get a jersey, uh, Gina, Ashley

do you guys have an extra jersey?

Uh, Rachel, this is actually more of cheery

light-hearted piece.

But, Sami, look, think about how much attention we got last--

Rachel, listen, um..

I have been getting quite a lot of heat

ever since your interview aired.

I've actually been accused of glamorizing teen suicide.

[clears throat]

Who cares? That's exactly what we wanted.

The story is still spinning, and it's getting popular every day

so why wouldn't we do another one?

Think about how much attention we could get.

I'm sorry, kid. This is the new spin.

Happy rose garden, not morbid teenager.

I am really sorry, but I do have an interview to do.

Okay.

Roxie. Well, hi.

- Hi. - Sami Summers.

- Hi, nice to meet you. - We spoke on the phone.

Would you like to do the interview now?

- Yeah. - Okay, Max, can we get..

- Absolutely. - Lined up over here.

If I could just get you on my left.

Get the roses in the background there.

'Alright. Is the hair good?'

No more tears.

No more black gowns, no more sadness.

[dramatic music]

We are here today because

this is what Rachel Nelson would've wanted.

There have been lots of rumors, many of them just sad attempts

'of grabbing at the spotlights'

'so it's nice to move away from that'

'and do the something positive.'

'Hashtag Rachel's Roses.'

And so the students here at Hills High School

have found a way to move past

the tragic death of Rachel Nelson

and find a way to celebrate her life.

For Channel 11, Action News, I'm Sami Summers.

[music continues]

[sighs]

[cell phone chimes]

What are you up to?

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter]

Ten minutes.

Is there any chance she wants to apologize?

She does not believe in apologies.

They're a sign of weakness.

'No way.'

Maybe you should just stay away from her.

Are you being protective?

I didn't know you cared so much.

Maybe I do.

Well, thank you, but no. I need to do this.

I'm not scared of her any more.

Okay.

[door opens]

Here she comes.

Okay. I'll find you after first period?

- That's quite the outfit. - Thank you.

- You wanted to talk? - Yeah.

Um..

I realized exactly what you're trying to do, Roxie

and I get it.

I have been a complete nightmare.

I've been horrible and selfish.

And I just wanted to say that I'm sorry.

I really am, I think Rachel would've loved

everything you're doing for her.

I just, I never, I..

I never really realized how important friendship was

until she was gone and..

I need you, Roxie. I need a friend.

I have no one.

'Can we star over? As friends?'

- Yeah. - Yeah?

I mean..

...yeah.

I also.. I-I thought it'd be kind of nice if you

came and did morning announcements with me.

I know it's a lot, but..

...it doesn't feel right doing it alone, and..

...I think Hills High..

It needs The Rachels.

Sure.

- You'd do it, yeah? - Sure.

- Let's do it. Come on. - Uh, okay.

After you.

[dramatic music]

Just press it. Turn it on and off.

- What? - You little snake.

You realize that was so easy, it's almost pathetic.

You want to be a Rachel so badly, don't you?

But don't you get it, Roxie?

You never were one of us and you never will be.

- Yes, I was. - No, you weren't.

Why can't you admit that?

You can't erase me like you are trying to.

Erase you from what? The yearbook?

The-the memorial for a dead girl?

Rachel is the one that people liked.

She's the one that's gonna be remembered.

I'm Rachel. I'm the only Rachel.

And this is finally my time.

This is my school.

I make the morning announcements.

I am the star of the track team.

And I am going to be the queen of the Sweetheart Court.

I'm gonna be famous.

Sami Summers says there's an interest in a reality show.

And then I will write my book

and I will tell about everything that happened that night.

'I'll call it, "The Plunge From The Penthouse."'

[Roxie] 'You're delusional.'

You still want people to believe that she jumped?

Tell the truth, Rachel.

- The actual truth. - 'The truth?'

Come on, Roxie, nobody cares about the truth.

The truth is what you make people believe.

And nobody knows what happened that night.

I do.

I know what you did.

[Richards] 'What would you like me to say?'

That I lured her out on that roof

that I waited for the perfect moment?

'You're right, Roxie.'

Rachel Nelson didn't jump.

I pushed her, and she deserved it.

[Nelson] 'Well, maybe I don't want to be The Rachels any more.'

So you want to replace me?

Is that it? Why-why don't you just call it Roxie?

Sure she wants back in.

[chuckles]

Oh, my God. Roxie?

Come on, I mean, she was never a Rachel in the first place.

We're just friends with her because she doesn't have any.

[chuckles]

I just think, you know, maybe The Rachels are kind of over.

So you want to do it on your own?

That's fine, Rachel. You can just have it your way.

- Rachel, wait-- - No, let go of me.

[music continues]

What?

What are you doing?

Confessing. Isn't that what you wanted?

No, I wanted you to tell the truth.

And what exactly is the truth, Roxie?

It's not that you pushed her

but-but that you didn't try to help her either.

Neither did you.

Um, maybe we should go back downstairs.

[Richards] 'You know, why don't you call it Roxie?'

- 'I'm sure she wants back in.' - Roxie?

[chuckles] Oh, my God!

'I mean, she was never even a Rachel.'

We're just friends with her because she doesn't have any.

[chuckles]

[Richards] 'So you want to do it on your own?'

That's fine, Rachel. You can just have it your way.

- Rachel, wait. - No. Let go of me.

[screams]

I knew you were there.

Staring just like you always are.

The three Rachels, together one last time.

[panting]

[grunting]

Rachel! Rachel! Help me, I'm slipping.

[crying]

Rachel, I'm slipping.

Rachel, help me! Rachel!

Rachel, please!

Rachel, I'm slipping. Rachel, help me! Rachel!

'Rachel, I'm slipping!'

'Rachel, please help me!'

You walked away from her.

She was calling for you.

- She wanted you to save her. - No, I was too far away.

I wouldn't have made it in time.

Were you? Were you really too far?

[Nelson crying]

Rachel!

She was reaching for you. I was too far away.

I tried to help her.

Well, only you would know.

Rachel, help me, please.

'Please help me.'

[crying]

Rachel!

Roxie, please!

[dramatic music]

Don't call me that.

[screams]

You see, that's the difference between us, Roxie.

You're in complete denial about who you are

and what you did that night.

But I know exactly who I am..

...and exactly what I'm doing.

So you confessed to a murder you didn't commit?

It doesn't matter because in the end

I'm gonna be immortal.

And you'll still just be invisible.

You all will.

Everyone is gonna be forgotten.

It's just the way the world works.

Nobody ever remembers the victim..

...but everyone always remembers the villain.

I win, Roxie.

[groans]

[sighs]

You bitch!

[grunts]

[male #3] 'Hey, open up.'

'Girls, open the door.'

[choking]

'Hey, open up. Now.'

'Open the door.'

[coughing]

[gasping]

[instrumental music]

Roxie. Roxie. Hey.

Jesus! Are you okay?

Roxie. Look at me. It's over.

♪ You are relentless

You won.

Roxie, it's okay.

♪ So many questions of my days ♪

♪ In this city

You can call me Rachel now.

♪ I wish that I could tell you something ♪

♪ But I'm a hostage of my pride ♪

♪ I'll take all the heat your packin' ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm an Iron Man

♪ I'm an Iron Man

[cheering]

♪ You are relentless

♪ In the way that you know me ♪

♪ And I'm a sheep

♪ When it comes to explain'

♪ I wish that I could keep you happy ♪

♪ I wish that I could keep you young ♪

♪ Please forgive me for the distance ♪

♪ But I'm an Iron Man..

This is my good side.

♪ I'm an Iron Man..

[music continues]

♪ La da la da

♪ La-a-a la da la da

♪ La la da la da

♪ La-a-a la da la da

♪ La da la da

♪ La-a-a la da la da

♪ La la la la

♪ La-a-a la la la la-a-a

♪ You are relentless

♪ In the way that you love me

♪ And I'm afraid of the thoughts ♪

♪ That you're makin'

♪ I wish that I could know the difference ♪

♪ Between your smiles and your frowns ♪

♪ Now I'm buried in the armor

♪ Cause I'm an Iron Man

♪ I'm an Iron Man ♪