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What happened to staying in bed until noon?

What'd you say? I thought we were sleeping in.

Oh, I got up at four.

Couldn't stop my mind from racing, so I thought I'd put it to work.

How's it going?

Amazing. You have no idea what two hours of sleep can do for you.

How you doing? How'd you sleep?

Not very good.

I was tossing and turning.

I think we both need a break.

I miss being on tour with you all those nights after the show.

No distractions, no obligations.

Just us.

Yeah, I miss that, too.

Okay, so what if we go away tonight?

We could go to Cabo. We could get one of those really nice suites with the plunge

pool. Chloe, I can't leave town right now.

Why not?

Because I've got to turn out new music for the album, and I've got the

songwriting contest. I have to choose the finalists. What about a long

weekend?

I think we need some alone time.

Running away to Cabo is not going to relieve us of our problems.

I didn't know we had any problems.

How's your amnesia?

I thought we talked about last night leaving everything behind us. The more I

try to get it out of my mind, the more it creeps back in.

Maybe you can forget about it.

I can't.

possibly be more enticing than a home-cooked breakfast.

I'm not hungry.

Honey, you need to eat. You're going to need the energy today.

Eating's not going to make me feel better.

I was just getting comfortable with all the attention from the contest, and now

I'm going to have to do a perp walk from class to my locker.

Well, it wasn't for you anyway. It was for me.

So I could feel motherly in a Betty Crocker kind of way.

Thanks for making all this food.

So, what's the plan of attack?

I'm going to have to call Principal Nolan back eventually.

I know, but I have no idea what my strategy should be.

It's simple. Tell the truth.

I mean, you did not break into the school's computer system, steal the

test, and sell it around campus.

You and I both know that. And Principal Nolan will know that.

Yeah, but I've never had to deal with her before.

And I hear she can be tough. Mom, they call her Heads are Rolling Nolan.

Okay, I'm pretty sure you just made that up. I did.

But Mom, still, I don't want you involved in any of this. Why?

Why won't you let me help you?

It's complicated.

Okay, it can only help your case to have your parents' support.

Yeah, it might help me, but it would hurt you.

How would it possibly hurt me? My permanent record is long gone. No, you

know what? That's it. I'm going to call Principal Nolan now.

Mom, stop. Don't do that. Why? What is going on? Why won't you let me help you?

Because the person who told Principal Nolan that I stole the test happens to

be the daughter of your boss.

Adriana? Did you think you could keep this from me?

This is no joke, Adriana. The principal called me. He said you admitted to

cheating. I didn't cheat. I was offered the test, but I didn't look at it. You

expect me to believe that?

I didn't steal from the school's computer.

Nobody thinks you were even capable of that. So I'm innocent.

You benefited from the theft, which means you're equally culpable.

Okay, you know what? It's not even worth talking to you if you're not even going

to listen to my side of the story. Okay, let's hear your side of the story.

Well, it's going to sound unbelievable to you.

But I actually studied.

I really, really wanted to go to Hawaii, so for the first time, I pulled an all

-nighter. So 10 hours of cramming can overcome 12 years of mediocre math

grades? This is so hard to believe that I can actually do well at something.

I think you have certain talents and abilities, but you have no clue how to

apply yourself. You live life like it's a big party. Okay, well, how am I

supposed to do well in math with an attitude like this at home? I mean, this

is not a positive studying environment.

This is about me?

Actually, yeah.

It is. You're going to blame me now.

Well, you're the one that insisted I get a B on that stupid test. I said B

because that was reasonable, something to strive for.

But a 98%?

You never believe anything that I say. Have you said one thing to me this

morning that was true?

Okay.

Let's assume your version of the story is true. You aced the test because you

finally took the time to prep.

It still doesn't answer the question what you're doing with this test in

advance and how you got a hold of it.

Someone was selling it around school.

Who?

Lauren Tate.

Lauren Tate? Yeah, that perfect child that you think I should always be more

like. Well, maybe she can give me stealing lessons because she's a pro at

that.

So Adriana's the one who accused you? Told you she hates me. Huh.

But of all the names she could have pulled out of the air, why yours?

She must be jealous.

She was caught red-handed. She probably didn't have time to make up an excuse,

so she just dragged a name from the top of her hate list.

But to say it was you? I mean, who everyone knows is a goody-goody. Goody

-goody? I was out on the streets of Hollywood past midnight last night, Mom.

I meant it as a compliment, sweetheart.

Well,

it was a mistake for Adriana to blame me.

She lacks in strategy. She makes up for her nastiness.

Poor Don.

Poor Don?

Yeah, I feel sorry for the guy. I mean, no wonder he seems so lost and adrift

when he talks about her.

I don't want this to cause problems for you at work.

Honey, the person who has the problems is Adriana.

Okay, wait. I don't feel sorry for her. I don't. Well, it's just sad, that's

all. What's sad is she could ruin my future. We will not let that happen.

Dr. Masters could be saying the same thing right now. Okay, Don is not the

kind of guy who would think his daughter can do no wrong. Okay, I'm sorry, Don.

I'm not going to refer to him as Dr. Masters.

Why not?

It's a professional title for a professional relationship.

Is that what that still is? We had breakfast. One day. It was enjoyable and

completely unromantic. Mom, it has been so long since you've liked someone, you

can't even tell when it's the real thing. I swear... Nothing's going on.

Oh, okay. Well, in that case, I am so happy for your unromantic relationship

that I'm sure won't be helped by this.

No, that is the last thing I want you to worry about, okay?

I mean, Don and I are adults. We can handle a little cheating scandal between

our daughters.

You know what's weird?

This morning when I was online, it seemed like Eddie got hit with a

bombshell last night, too.

Oh, really? What kind of bombshell? There's this picture online that proves

his girlfriend cheated on him. That sounds serious.

Yeah, so it looks like we're both caught in the middle of a cheating scandal.

Different kinds of cheating, of course. So, the party last night was pretty

amazing, huh?

Oh my god, I can't believe I forgot to tell you. Sit down, sit down.

Um, Eddie and I actually had a conversation last night. It was only for

ten seconds, but we actually talked, just me and him.

That is amazing!

Imagine how much you're going to talk to him when you actually win this contest.

I can't even enjoy that with this hanging over my head.

Listen to me. Right now, it is Adriana's word against yours. I mean, do you

honestly think that Principal Nolan will believe her over you? No.

I'm still scared.

But there is no proof that you are the one who stole that test and sold it

around school.

I mean, not in IOTA. Plus, you have a perfect record of straight A's and good

behavior to back it up. You're right. I'm just probably stressing over

nothing. Yes. I'm sure by the time I get to school, Principal Nolan will have

scratched me off the guilty list.

Exactly.

But that said, I do want you to keep me posted on everything that happens. I

will be there in a flash.

Thank you, Mom. I love you. I love you too, honey. And remember, I know who you

are.

This is ridiculous.

You expect me to believe that Lauren Tate breaks into the school, hacks the

computer system, downloads tests, sells them around the school? Well, of course,

because when she's around you, all she does is, Hello, Dr. Masters.

You're such a wonderful surgeon, Dr. Masters.

Please take care of my mom, Dr. Masters, okay? She's so two-faced. You should

hear what she says when you're not looking.

That girl is no Eddie Haskell. Eddie Haskell?

Yeah, the archetype for the kind of kid you're describing.

Mark, what are you talking about?

It doesn't matter. You're making her out to be somebody she's not. Okay, you

don't know her, Dad.

I mean, I know that you have the hots for her mom and everything. Whoa!

Hold up right there.

Well, obviously it's true, or else you wouldn't be sticking up for some kid you

barely know over your own daughter. I'm sticking up for whoever's telling the

truth. And to set the record straight, Nora and I had breakfast only.

Okay, well, everyone thinks that Lauren is so perfect, but I bet that she's been

selling tests this whole entire time.

I mean, how else can she get straight as all through high school? By studying.

That's how straight-A students do it.

You win the golden medal for world's worst dad.

What's with the vitriol toward Lauren? Frankly, I'm shocked to see you display

this much hatred toward anybody. You don't understand why I'm so upset?

Lauren is a psycho. He's trying to harm me and my reputation.

And what? You defend her.

No, you know, where's your loyalty, Dad?

You're my father, not hers.

You know how much it hurts me that you're not even going to defend me?

I've been doing everything that you've asked me to do, and I shouldn't be

punished for somebody else cheating.

It makes me so sick that I hate that you won't even believe me.

I want nothing more than to believe you, Adriana.

Are you letting some fake photo get to you?

Because I don't like the message it sends.

It's not real.

It's fake.

There's no way Tyler was ever over at my place.

Great. You and I know that. But there's millions of people out there that think

that's real.

And they think you're cheating on me. I'm not cheating on you.

Okay, it makes me look like you and Tyler are pulling something over on me

and that I'm too in love to notice it. That's not even close to the truth. What

is the truth?

have anything to do with anything right now. It's about perception.

Honey, people log online, they see the image, fake or not, they're going to

think it's real and that you're lying to me. I'm not lying to you. You know that.

Okay, but as long as the photo's on the internet, it's going to seem like you

are. God, Tyler is the one that looks bad.

His desperation is embarrassing.

People like Tyler don't get embarrassed, okay?

The guy has no shame, and he is lapping up this attention because it's the most

he's had in ages.

Okay, so call your lawyer and have them take the pictures down. Tell them you'll

sue them if they don't take them down.

I've made the call.

Okay, and there's no guarantee anything's coming down from anywhere.

You know that I would take this away if I could.

I would make it all go away.

But I can't. It's not like I'm exactly getting rave reviews myself.

I can imagine.

Rockstar's eye candy has eye candy of her own.

Two-time platinum winner has a two-timing girlfriend.

Sorry, Chloe.

My fans are protective.

I'm sure they'd be happy if you and I split up.

Would you be happy?

You did a great job, man. The way you put busted over the photo makes me look

super guilty.

I know, right? These gossip sites eat this stuff up. You could feed it

anything and they spit it out.

Oh no, for sure.

100%. It's gonna work.

Today's headline will read...

Eddie Duran dumps Chloe cheating Carter.

Of course I care if we break up.

Okay, but I just don't understand why you're not more furious about this when

you're the one who looks terrible.

I was trying not to think about myself. Well, you should, because this could

really affect your career.

Well, I wasn't thinking of me because I was too busy worrying about how it was

going to affect you.

Okay, well, thank you, Chloe.

Okay, but Tyler's hardly going to take down my career.

What did you do to him?

I mean, because I can see him coming after me in some weird, creepy way, but

why in the world would he want to take down you as well?

Huh? Did you turn him down? Did you reject him?

God, you're being ridiculous.

Maybe he has a thing for you.

No, because he knows he would never stand a chance. Everyone on the planet

knows that I'm in love with you.

That does not stop guys like him.

Well, it's just a downfall of being famous.

But I'm sure you wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.

I wouldn't, you see, because I can see myself walking away from all this

sometime.

Well, could I go with you?

We could go someplace quiet.

You know, get a house in the mountains or on the beach.

Raise a couple kids, have a garden, maybe some horses.

And you could write music and then play at the local bar on Friday nights.

I could see that.

Us getting away from all this.

Remember what you told me.

Fame is just the byproduct of really great music.

My mom used to say that.

Do you remember?

I thought it was brilliant.

Yeah.

She was really smart with things like that.

She hated the business.

Well, what would your mom say about this situation?

She'd tell me not to take it lying down.

She'd tell me to get out in front of the situation and set the record straight.

Well, what if I told you that we could do that?

I mean, if we could show Tyler and all of those haters that our relationship is

rock solid.

Yeah.

Any ideas?

Yeah.

We'll be together.

We'll be seen together everywhere, and we will show everyone that there is no

breaking us up.

That's good.

He's young.

He's got an innocence to him, but he's also kind of tough. I like it.

What do you think?

Eh, never mind. He's perfect.

He's like a young Ricky Martin or Mark Wahlberg back when he was singing.

What was his name?

Marky Mark.

Horrible name.

Eddie Duran.

It's a good name. It's catchy.

I think I want him for the lead in this thing.

What do you think? The lead in what?

You haven't even told me the project.

You know why?

Because I don't want to jinx it.

No offense, but you've got a little of that bad energy about you.

It's not a judgment, just an observation.

I will try to be more positive, sir. It's not your fault.

It's just a Hollywood thing.

Work on it.

Okay, I promise I'm going to work on it. I promise.

So will you tell me about the new project?

No, I'm not going to say it out loud until I say it to Eddie.

You got his deal all worked out?

Almost.

What does that mean?

It means not quite.

I know what it means, Connor, but what does it mean?

I think you need to talk to him. He needs to hear some of this silver magic.

You're supposed to dazzle him. I tempted him, but I'm just the warm-up act.

You're the headliner.

It all falls on me. What can I say? You're the best. I know. I'm a freaking

genius. It's a burden, believe me.

What can't be cured by a nice hot shower?

Drowning.

True.

But all I needed to feel better was just to stand under that waterfall shower

head for about ten minutes, and I am a new man.

I guess you had to wash away all that residue from that bomb that dropped on

you last night.

Yeah.

Last night was eventful.

Chloe was exhausted and I woke up at 4 a.m. to do some writing. Wait, Chloe's

here? Oh, no, she went home to her house.

But she stayed the night?

Even after everything that happened?

Nothing happened.

Nothing happened?

That picture's all over the Internet. Yeah.

The photo was a fraud.

Somebody took a photo of Chloe's place, took a photo of Tyler and combined them

and... Who took a photo of Tyler?

Paparazzi, I guess.

Why? I bet paparazzi are staking out Chloe's house. Yeah, they always do.

They're waiting for me.

Then Tyler comes out.

Dad, you're not hearing me. It was a fake.

Tyler's never been to Chloe's house.

It's a picture.

Pictures don't lie.

Maybe in your age, but, Dad, today they can take one picture, combine it with

another, put them together and make it look real. It's called Photoshopping.

Photoshop, how appropriate, because somebody's definitely been shopping

around for some cash.

Well, if they did, then somebody got ripped off. I don't get it. Why?

Would a gossip website risk a libel lawsuit based on a fraud picture?

Because, Dad, the Internet's a shark that's got to be constantly fed or else

it dies.

I don't know. Something just doesn't seem right. Dad, if this is your way of

saying Chloe's lying to me, and Tyler actually did come out of her house in

the middle of the night, I suggest you stop right there or else we're going to

have a problem. Eddie, that's not... It came out wrong. Look, what I'm trying to

tell you is that you need to...

Be objective.

I mean, let's think this through a little bit.

Why? Why are you doing this? Is it because you don't want me to ask Chloe

to marry me?

Perhaps it's a good idea to hold off a little bit. What are you talking about?

You were totally cool with me asking her last night. Yes, because I was

supporting you.

You've never liked her.

Why? I like her just fine.

It's just, it's a gut thing, Eddie.

I feel like she's not being honest with you. About what?

I don't know.

That's a little hard to build a case on, Dad.

Eddie, I'm not trying to build a case.

You know what I think?

I think that you're upset that I found someone to fill my life.

Chloe is the woman I love, Dad, and you better get used to it because she's not

going anywhere.

Jake Madsen, management.

Hey, who's this?

Steven, Jake's assistant. It's Tyler.

Tyler O'Rourke?

Oh, you know who I am.

Uh, yeah, I think everyone does.

So, listen, I ran into Jake last night at the club opening, and he told me to

give him a call today and set something up. He didn't mention anything to me.

Well, you know him. He's always in motion.

So I'm going to be in the area, and I thought I'd stop by later.

Well, he's got meetings out of the office most of the day. Most, but not

all. I'll take my chances.

See you later. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Who was that?

Tyler Rourke.

He said that you told him to stop by last night. God, the cojones of this

guy. Well, I can call him and tell him not to come by. No, no, no, don't do

that. Why not?

I think I might want him to come in.

Are you lying?

Son of a... Hey, hey, hey, Chloe, relax.

Give me the memory card back. Chloe, easy. The damage is done. It's over. You

don't have to lie anymore.

Shut up and give it to me now. Babe, I destroyed the memory card, okay?

Garbage disposal did. So if you want it back, find that paparazzi guy, Vince.

Oh, why? Vince had no reason to send that photo to the gossip sites.

Except to get more money.

I'm sorry, but he played you.

Fifteen grand, wasted.

Oh my God, stop it!

I know that you sent the photo. You are determined to ruin my life. I'm sorry

that you see it that way. You know what?

I have some really bad news for you, Tyler.

Eddie and I are still together and stronger than ever.

Yeah, right. Like I'm ever going to believe that. Oh, believe it. We are

getting married. Oh, come on, Chloe.

There's no way in hell he went through with that proposal after he saw that

photo.

Proposal? What do you know about it?

I wish everyone would stop staring.

Yeah, but there are definitely some hotties checking you out. They had no

idea you were a bad girl.

I'm not a bad girl. I didn't do anything wrong. Of course you didn't. But if it

means getting up close and personal with Tom Hedigan, I say you go with it.

There's no way I can get in trouble for this, right?

Absolutely not, because they have no hard proof.

They need evidence to convict you, and they've got none. Nada.

Okay, this isn't an episode of Law & Order, Mel. I'm not actually on trial.

You're right.

It's probably different rules for expelling someone.

I got no idea.

This has been helpful. Thank you. Sorry.

I hope you're happy, Lauren Tate.

You're ruining my life. You've got it backwards, Adriana. You're the one

trying to ruin my life. And you're not going to get away with it. You're really

going to sit here and lie to my face and everyone else that you didn't steal the

test and try to sell it to me? I knew it was you. I knew you were the one who

accused her. I've got this, Mel. I knew it was you, too. But I didn't think

you'd be stupid enough to come out and admit it. It was the only way I could

clear my name.

Did it? Then why did I, Lauren?

To divert attention away from the person who was really behind the scandal. You!

Classic Scooby-Doo. Just try and prove that.

I doubt we'll need to. You probably left a trail of incriminating evidence a mile

long. The truth will out.

Will out what? That doesn't even make sense.

You're so stupid.

All right, everyone.

Surely you all have classes starting momentarily. Move along.

Disperse.

Disperse!

May I have a word with you, Lauren Tate?

Yes, Ms. Dolan.

Listen, I'm sorry this situation's reached this point, but I have no

choice. We need to take a look inside your locker.

Good morning, sunshine.

Did I wake you?

Not even close.

When you get a chance, I need you to drop by the top five picks for the

contest. Okay, I'll get on it. No, no, it's more pressing than that. Okay, we

cannot wait any longer. The record label wants the announcement like yesterday.

Jake, I will bring them by as soon as I can, all right?

Eddie, what's wrong?

Nothing.

Look, I know you're still getting the fallout from the photo, but I've called

a ton of favors, man, and it's limited the exposure.

All the media really wants to help you. Really?

What's in it for them?

Well, first crack at any forthcoming Eddie Duran announcements.

Is there any announcement?

Look, I'll let you know, okay?

I gotta go answer.

Hey!

Thanks for coming, man.

Yeah, came right round, seen as I could.

Hey, how'd you know that I was in town?

I didn't.

I just shot you a text and hoped that you'd respond. And look at you. You

showed up in the flesh.

Did you see the photo?

Yeah, I did.

You know, I think Tyler's getting fat. He looked a little punchy to me.

No, he's as skinny and sneaky as ever.

But if it's on the Internet, well, then it must be true, right? There you go.

And unfortunately, Dad's one of those people that believes that crap.

Maxie. He actually knows how to use a computer. He just knows how to scroll.

But he saw the photo, and now he's got all these concerns about Chloe.

He doesn't like her. No, no, he's cool around her. He's just got me questioning

my judgment.

You know, and that's why I need an objective opinion from a good friend.

Late on the night.

So you thought your little photo blast would stop Eddie from asking me to marry

him? Little blast?

Come on, Chloe, give me some credit.

But where did you hear that Eddie was going to propose to me last night?

So he hasn't?

Answer the question, Ty. I might have heard some rumblings about it last night

at the club. But you got so upset that you ran home and tried to destroy

everything. Everything I do is for you, Chloe.

Eddie's not the right guy for you, especially not the till death do us part

kind of right. You have no say in who I choose to spend the rest of my life

with. But you're not wearing your ring.

And if Eddie did propose to you, I'd know you'd be flashing that thing all

over town. So I won.

Winner. You might have won last night, but there's still tonight and the next

night and the next day. Okay, so Eddie really didn't give you your walking

papers? No, like I said, we're still together and stronger than ever now that

we have a common enemy to rally against.

You. So you told him the photo was fake, and he bought it. I was so convincing

that I even bought it.

I hated seeing you with him last night. Well, you should have stayed home like I

told you to. You shouldn't have come to the club. Stay home next time.

Yeah, I thought this was it.

A legit photo and everything, but... Winner.

Hey, when are you going to start being sensible and realize that me being with

Eddie is the best thing for you?

So what, Eddie's Harry Potter now? He just waves his magic wand around and

makes your dreams come true?

We have a meeting with Osborn Silver.

Which I set up. I introduced you to his lackey last night. Which is a good

thing. Because Eddie and me, we're going to do a movie together. A big budget

movie. Which means I'm going to be with Osborn Silver all of the time. I'm going

to spend lots and lots of time with him. But what does that have to do with me?

I'm going to get you in a room with him.

And you are going to charm circles around him. You're going to show him

that you should be up there with the Joseph Gordon-Levitts and the Andrew

Garfields and the Ryan Goslings.

You just have to believe that me being with Eddie is the best thing for both of

us.

You told me Eddie was on board.

Hook, line, and sinker. Those were your words. He gave every indication.

Every indication means he was being polite.

Damn it, Connor, I'm very disappointed in you. The load Einstein must have had

to bear.

Surrounded by morons.

But all we have to do is... I'm thinking.

Okay.

Who's his agent?

Jake Madsen's his manager. He doesn't have an agent. Forget Jake.

I don't want to deal with someone I don't know.

Why don't you get him Miles Levy?

I like Levy. He's a real slam ball.

Don't you think, though, you should meet with Eddie before you start firing his

people? Fire whoever I want.

But they have to work for you first.

Jake is a really good guy, okay? All right, we forget Jake.

It's about Eddie.

Just let me meet with Eddie. What's my schedule? Okay, New Orleans tomorrow for

the Rogan-Franco flick.

Then we're going to go to San Diego for the Rum Runner Rat Party. It'll be fun.

And then we're in New York. Yeah, to meet with the money people.

I'm going to show up empty-handed.

No Eddie, no money.

This was a dream of mine. You've crushed it. You had one simple task.

Sell him the idea.

But I didn't know the idea. I just was trying to sell him a concept.

Which was?

Movies, working with you, taking his career to the next level, that type of

thing. Well, obviously your approach was lacking something.

Can I try it again?

No.

I'll deal with it.

I always have to deal with it.

You just watch the master at work. Get Eddie to San Diego. I'll deal with the

rest. You got it.

And give me a venti frappuccino. I'm about to pass out over here.

Good morning, everybody.

Nora, do you have a moment? Oh, yeah, certainly, Dr. Masters.

My daughter's accusing your daughter.

I'm stealing the test and selling it to her. Okay, Lauren did not do that. Okay,

not a million years. So for whatever reason, your daughter is somehow

confused. My daughter only got two wrong.

98%. I mean, totally, totally unrealistic.

She's not even good at cheating, you know.

What a terrible thing to say about your own daughter, huh?

Oh.

No, Don, you know what?

I understand.

I'm sorry about this.

This is embarrassing. My daughter's putting us in this situation, isn't it?

Maybe it's easier for me and Lauren because we can talk more easily. I mean,

it's girl stuff.

What's your communication like with Adriana?

Adriana only talks to me when she wants something.

Which means we talk a lot.

Well, you know, maybe it'll get better as you get closer to graduation.

It's gotten worse since she's been seeing this Phil kid.

The guy's nothing but trouble. I wouldn't be surprised if he stole the

test. Phil Sanders?

You know him?

Melissa, his sister, is Lauren's best friend. I've known the kid since they

were little. And he's a smart kid, I know that.

I think he was held back here, some kind of trouble.

Trouble? Seems to follow this kid. I've tried splitting them up.

It's been ineffective.

You know, when I was that age, I had a thing for bad boys, too.

It doesn't last.

Oh, yeah?

What happened to your bad boy?

I married him.

I had a kid with him, and then he left.

See, it doesn't last.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I was just trying to... I just mean that Adriana will move

on soon.

Good.

Good. Okay.

Thanks for listening. I know it's not in your job description.

And I hope it doesn't get in the way of our friendship.

Are we still on for dinner?

Yeah, I hope so. You just have to find a night when you're not busy.

Principal Nolan, do you have a search warrant?

This is school property, so it's not necessary.

But it's an invasion of privacy.

Mel, it's okay. I have nothing to hide. We should still have an attorney

present. Something bad always happens when you don't. It's how they get people

to confess in the interrogation room. We want a lawyer up. She watches too much

TV. Have you found anything?

Unless having a ton of Eddie Duran memorably is a crime, she's all clear.

Big fan.

That's impossible.

She had a copy of the test. I swear, she showed it to me. Again, thanks for

cooperating. I'm just happy to put it all behind me.

Whoa, hold on.

Wait, what's that?

A flash memory drive.

It's not mine.

We're going to need to see what's on this. Take it back to my office and

upload it there.

See?

I told you I wasn't lying.

No, no, honey, it's okay. It's okay. I'm going to be right there. Okay, I'm

coming. I'm coming.

Nora, do you have a minute? I don't, Ellie. Actually, something came up. Oh,

you tell Dr. Masters that something... There's an emergency at Lauren's school,

but I'll be back as soon as I can. Thank you.

Where'd she rush off to? Why, you worried she was going to miss your

little dinner date?

Yeah, I heard you talking earlier.

The private conversation we were having about our daughters?

I'm not dumb, Don.

I've seen this pattern before. You've obviously moved on to Nora.

I'm sorry if I sent you mixed signals. I thought I was pretty clear. We were

together a couple times. That's it. No promises made. No rings exchanged.

Do you think this is a game?

You can't treat people like this. Take it down a notch, Ellie.

Oh, I'm sorry, Dr. Masters.

I wouldn't want this to become awkward for you. Can we talk about this another

time? No.

Because there's nothing else to say.

Because if you think that you're going to get away with dating every attractive

woman in this office or treating me like this, you better think again.

Lauren, we've done a thorough examination of the memory stick.

And?

There's computer hacking software on it.

Mrs. Nolan, that's not mine. I'm being set up. Somebody had to have put that in

my locker. Who?

Well, I don't want to say who, but it rhymes with Adriana. She knows your

locker combination.

I don't know. She could have figured it out. I want to be honest with you,

Lauren. This does not look good.

I know it doesn't look good, but, okay, if I'm supposed to be some great

computer hacker, why would I be stupid enough to leave all the incriminating

evidence in my locker?

I'm obviously being framed.

I want to believe that. You've been nothing but an exemplary student.

Exactly. I've never cheated on anything.

Except Pictionary.

Can't draw.

I've taken into account that this is your first offense.

No, there is no offense.

I've been achesing pre-calc all year. Ask Mr. Stevens. I have.

And? What'd he say?

That you have an A average.

So why are you accusing me of a crime I didn't commit? I have no reason to

cheat. You could have been cheating all along to get that A average. What? This

is crazy. Look, Lauren, I know that you're upset, but you have to consider

everything. This does not look good for the school.

One of our best students, a chronic cheater.

Mom! Mrs. Nolan?

Listen, I can assure you that my daughter is innocent.

We have evidence of the test in her possession.

This is a very serious matter.

Which could lead to expulsion. What? No!

That would ruin everything!

My transcript, my scholarship, my life, Mom! If you just think about expelling

her, and I will hit you in the school board with the biggest defamation

lawsuit you've ever seen.

I will fight you every step of the way. You will not accuse my daughter of

stealing anything.

You know Chloe.

She's not running around behind my back, is she?

A woman as beautiful as Chloe could run around on me as much as she liked, as

long as she stopped by my place every once in a while. All right, I need a

serious answer, Ian. I'm actually asking your advice while I'm stomping you in

this game, by the way. I love the girl, okay? She's fun.

I actually like that she's pushing you around a bit, much like I am doing to

you in this match.

Okay,

but she's fun.

But is she the one?

What, you're going to marry her?

Yes, I was all set up to propose to her last night.

Bullocks. I swear, I've got the ring and everything.

Then the photo of Tyler struck.

Okay. All right, I see.

I mean, do you really think she and him had something going on back during

senior ditch day?

As much as it kills me to say it, the guy is damn good looking.

But I think they're different. I mean, he's oil and she's a warm Chardonnay.

Dad thinks that, you know, I should wait longer and find out more about her.

All right, no offense to your dad, Eddie. I love Maxie, but he hasn't

exactly been living much of a life since your mom died.

I know.

So I believe you should ignore what he says and do what your heart tells you.

That's awfully romantic coming from a player.

Okay, if I thought that Chloe Carter wanted to marry me, I'd ask her two

times just to be certain. I mean, your dad would get over it.

Dude, you need to come and hang out in L.A. more often.

Only because my mates back home are actually good at this game, and you are

total rubbish. In the video game realm, I... Goal!

You distract me with these questions about your dad and your girlfriend.

So do you really have that much juice with Osborne Silver? Because I thought

it was just Eddie that he was into.

We're a package deal.

And what am I, the shrink wrap?

You are my special friend.

You mean partner in crime.

We just can't hurt each other anymore.

We have to look out for each other.

You know what I want, and I know what you want.

Okay, fine.

If anyone asks, the photos are fake, and I've never been to your place before

that's filled with Laura, Ashley, Towson, round mirrors everywhere.

But that's cool, because I'm definitely someone that Osborne Silver needs to be

doing business with.

Perfect.

But there's just one more thing.

I need the memory card back.

For real this time.

I'll be in touch.

Hey, Joe.

Max Duran here.

I'm going to need your services.

I got your message. I rushed over here.

Oh, yeah. You just missed Ian. Oh, really?

Yeah. How long is he in town for? Who knows? He's not one to make concrete

plans. Oh, maybe we should try to get together.

Is he seeing anyone?

Ian? He sees everyone.

I'm sure people have said that about you and your wild days.

He just needs to find the right person, like I did.

We should show him how it's done.

Yeah? Yeah. Look at you. Is this a new dress?

Ooh, you like?

Yeah, of course. What's not to like?

Is something wrong?

Huh? No, of course not. I just feel a little tired. I think the coffee's

wearing off.

Did you get to talk to Osborne Silver today?

I didn't. Baby, I've been so busy. Jake wants me to make my final selections for

the top five.

In fact, that's why I brought you over here.

I'm going to announce them on this national satellite radio feed, and I

want you to come with me. Sure.

Yeah, I am so glad that I bought a new dress for the radio.

Miss Tate, there's no reason to give ultimatums here. And there's no reason

for you to blame this cheating scandal on Lauren. She had less than zero to do

with it. I would like to believe that. You should believe that.

The evidence doesn't lie.

And neither does Lauren.

And whatever you found in her locker was not hers and was obviously planted there

by the same person who hacked into the computer.

Unfortunately, you don't have proof of that.

Do you even know who this child is?

Mrs. Nolan, has she ever stepped foot in your office before? Ever seen her in

detention? I mean, Lauren has a flawless academic record. No parent thinks their

child is capable of cheating.

We're not talking about illegally downloading music. I mean, what you're

accusing Lauren of is a serious crime.

I know the kids are under enormous pressure to get into college.

Even A students aren't immune to the stress. Oh, we all have stress in our

lives, Mrs. Nolan, but it doesn't turn us into thieves.

I appreciate your passionate defense of your daughter, but until there's

evidence to the contrary, I have to take action. Okay, and what kind of action?

Lauren is suspended.

Effective immediately.

That's not fair! I didn't do anything!

Miss... Tate, I am very sorry.

Lauren... I'm

so... psyched about announcing the finalists for the competition.

Well, you're definitely going to make one of these songwriters' dreams come

true, that's for sure.

I mean, it's not like a meet and greet backstage.

You know, I'm actually going to be recording one of these songs and

probably a video, and that's why I've been so careful to listen to these top

ten submissions, because I don't want to miss a potential hit. I'm certain you'll

make the right choice.

You like a few of them, right?

Yeah. This really isn't my thing.

What? You have never been shy to share your opinion with me, and I love it.

Oh. So you listen to me? I hang on every word.

Oh, I like that.

Everything you say to me, it's just right here on the hard drive.

There are some things I'd like to delete.

I know what you're talking about.

It's forgotten, okay?

I have a surprise for you.

What? Well, you know, just a little something I picked out.

Oh.

It's in the kitchen.

Does it happen?

To involve champagne.

I just got you some of those cookies that you like. To fill up your pantry

with something.

Those would be good with champagne, right?

I can't find them.

They're in the pantry. Just keep looking.

Okay.

Sean Luke. Hey, it's Eddie Duran calling.

Listen, do you have the Catalina suite available for the weekend?

Great, great.

Now listen, how many dozens of roses do you think you could fit in that room?

Hey, Joe.

Thanks for coming. Of course.

Anything for you, Max.

Well, I need your help.

I figured. You're not the type who calls just to reminisce about the old days.

Yeah, it's about Eddie.

Stalker? Extortion? No, no, no. Nothing like that. It's just... I need some

information on someone. Sure.

What's her name?

Chloe Carter.

Your son's girlfriend?

Yep.

This is all I have. Some pictures.

She is a stunner. That she is, yeah.

And my son wants to marry her.

You disapprove?

You know what? It's just a feeling.

I don't have anything concrete right now. You've got good instincts when it

comes to people, Max.

And it's precisely that instinct that is telling me that there's something not

right about this. All right. Well, give me some background.

Chloe Carter, she is from New York, Upper West Side, and both her parents

dead. Let me see what I can dig up.

Thank you. Thank you so much. And I really hope you can prove me wrong.

How soon do we need this?

As soon as possible. So there's urgency.

Yeah, my son just bought her the biggest engagement ring you've ever seen.

And I'm concerned he's about to make the biggest mistake of his life.