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Nice article.

What are you talking about?

You haven't seen it yet?

Seen what yet?

This kind of fake news would never fly in San Francisco.

That's my name.

What's my name doing in the Times?

My office.

Right now.

And by the way, you are so fired.

Dang, Layla did not come to play with this piece.

Did you guys see this?

See what?

Layla's in the Times?

Obvi. She's way too good for the appeal.

I'm surprised you haven't read it yet.

Great job today, gang.

Now go to class and learn something.

Ooh, and don't forget to take the new choreography.

I reworked the routine.

What was wrong with our old routines?

Nothing, if you like last season's choogy dance trends that every other six

-year-old on TikTok already knows.

Wait, it says Harmony has a solo.

Is this a typo? Not a typo. Harmony has a solo.

I'm sorry, what?

Coach, that doesn't make any sense. Harmony is the least experienced.

No offense, Harmony. None taken. I couldn't agree more.

You guys gotta trust that I know what I'm doing, okay?

I want the new parts memorized by Monday.

Is it cool if I text Layla to come hang with us too later? Of course, yeah.

And we should text PK, too. I want to make sure he feels like a part of the

team.

Eggie? What? What did I do?

That's such a great idea to bond with PK. And student council got moved, so I

can come too. Yay!

Well, I think this is kind of just like a team thing, if that's okay.

What about Layla?

Well, Layla... She's chill.

Am I not chill?

Not at all.

I think someone just called my name. I gotta go. Bye.

I just meant that you've been kind of intense and worked up lately. And after

the big blow-up at Junior's, I've just been feeling kind of tense around you.

I'm sorry.

I can't believe this. I'm intense?

If I was a boy, you'd just say I'm passionate.

Yeah.

And scary.

And intense.

I can hang, okay? I can be chill.

I think I should go to class.

I'm telling you guys the truth. I don't know how this happened.

Sorry. Let me just... Take your time.

Forgot you were a celebrity reporter.

Our very own Ronan Farrow.

Look, I'm sorry that my piece got leaked.

But clearly it's newsworthy. Otherwise they wouldn't have printed it. This

could be good for us. I killed your story because it's divisive and filled

with false allegations.

There's no proof.

Not yet. But someone has to be asking the right questions.

Healthy scrutiny is the cornerstone of good journalism.

Journalism that purposely pushes a false narrative is also technically liable,

which is illegal.

So what, your dad's going to sue me? Not you.

The Times.

They want Golden Gate data to look bad because we're petitioning the town for

an expansion.

The Times is clearly trying to sway the vote.

That's ridiculous.

Why else do you think they published your article without fact-checking?

It was a rushed job.

Read the rest.

Look at the article below yours.

Isn't that your girlfriend's mom's name?

You got used, Layla.

Write her a traction and we'll consider reinstating you.

But it better be good.

Congratulations on your solo.

Thanks, Poppy.

But I have no idea what I'm doing.

You'll be great.

Once you memorize the technical stuff, you can just vibe out.

Pretend you're a noodle and turn off your brain.

I'll show you if you want.

Why are you being so nice to me?

No one else here will even look at me.

You're the only one that's been decent to me since I got here, and according to

your friend on the paper, the rest of Attaway thinks we're toxic outsiders.

Sup, fam. Mind if I pop a squat?

Whoa. Uh, yeah.

I like your new outfit, Claire.

Thanks, dog.

Just trying to be cash.

What are you doing?

Just trying to low-key enjoy some grub with my dudes.

Love chili dog day.

You're trying to prove some kind of political point?

You hate chili dogs.

Chill Claire loves chili dogs.

You don't have to do this, Claire.

But I want to.

If we're going to be together, then I want to be able to hang.

I could learn to be chill.

Oh, that's kind of romantic.

Fine. But first, you don't have to try so hard.

And don't even think about taking notes.

Okay. No notes. But I need to change. I feel ridiculous.

Yes, please.

Yeah. Please. Please. Lose the hat.

Yeah. Yeah. Lose the hat. No. Actually, can you give me the shirt? I want the

shirt.

Hey!

I've been looking everywhere for you.

Well, I had to turn my phone off to get some work done.

What's wrong?

Aren't you excited?

I'm not.

Thanks to your mom, I have to write a retraction.

What? It was a big deal for my mom to help you. Well, Emerson and Margo think

that the Times just used me to help sway public opinion against Golden Gate Data.

You know that's not true.

Why don't you stand up for yourself?

I am.

But I didn't tell you to send it.

I just... I can't do this right now.

Sorry, the team hasn't been more welcoming. It's not cool.

That's okay.

I have a strong negativity shield.

That stuff about your parents' company shouldn't have anything to do with you

guys.

Appreciate that, Harmony, but I hope you know that none of that stuff your friend

wrote is true.

What are you talking about?

She made some really good points.

It's a good story. It's just not accurate.

If you want to believe we're all coastal elites spying on Attaway and trying to

corrupt your values, that's what you'll see.

What about the allegations of surveillance?

Oh, the bunked.

But that news never makes the front page.

Do you want to meet at the gym after school?

You still want to help me?

Of course.

I'm excited.

Me too.

Nice shot.

It was terrible.

But you look like you needed some positive reinforcement.

Want some extra gum?

You never texted me back. You okay?

TBD, honestly.

I'm supposed to write a retraction for the appeal, but I don't know how to

apologize for something I never intended.

Just start with that. You're smart, candid. People dig that.

It's a little more complicated, but yeah, I'll try.

Thanks for the positive reinforcement.

You got this, Layla.

And hey, come hang with us when you ever need a break. I know you're a chicken on

everything, but we always got your back, whatever happens.

First, you just gotta get out of your head and into the moment.

Listen, listen.

Just try to calm down. I told you I'll be home soon.

Yes, but... I know that, but just... Just breathe, okay?

Everything's okay. Just... I'll be there as soon as I can.

Yep?

Okay, bye.

Coach! We didn't see you there!

We didn't?

Right. Totally didn't. Definitely not listening. Just practicing our new

moves. Cool.

How are you ladies feeling about the new routine?

I feel like you still have time to cast someone else.

I believe in you, Harmony.

But you gotta meet me halfway and believe in yourself.

I'll see you girls at practice.

Thanks for the coffees, Claire.

Thanks for letting me tag along with you guys at practice today. It was awesome.

I'm sorry I got into a fight with your coach. You guys weren't off sides. It

was a perfect header.

Are you kidding?

That was awesome.

Yeah, but it was pretty un-chill.

You don't have to worry about being chill.

I like you the way you are.

Hey, that's our table. Are you joking?

If you guys aren't obsessed with Junior's pecan scones, am I right?

By George, I think she got it. Wait, who's George?

My Fair Lady, classic play and movie starring Audrey Hepburn.

Audrey Hepburn?

Breakfast at Tiffany's? Roman Holiday?

Seriously?

We need to have a movie night.

Did someone say movie night?

Layla, where have you been all day? You're like a celebrity.

Yeah, well, I'd like to go back to being a nobody.

Don't worry. We'll always think of you as a nobody.

How's the retraction going? Not well.

I just have a feeling that there's something more there. Why else would

this big corporation care about what a middle schooler writes?

Just follow your instincts. Chase the story.

Why would you write a retraction?

To get back onto the appeal.

Layla, you're a published writer in an actual newspaper.

You don't need the appeal. You just need proof.

You're right.

I'm gonna go do some more research.

Uh, bye.

What are you doing?

Trying to be a noodle.

Well, can you put a pin in it?

I have a hunch for my next article and I could use you as a spy again.

I don't think that's a good idea.

Why not?

This whole scoop was your idea.

I need to keep pushing or we'll never get close to the truth.

But what good is it doing? I talked to Poppy today and she said none of the

rumors are true.

I think it's a cover-up.

The drone has the same logo as Emerson's folder.

There's got to be a connection.

I think you might be right, but I don't think it matters anymore.

Fine, I'll do it myself.

You can sit here, but you gotta lose the sweater.

Uh, you don't get to tell me what to wear. You know that, right?

Fine, but I don't want to look at it.

But plus, shouldn't you be at some, like, bougie espresso shop or something?

He's my boyfriend, Eggie. I can break him wherever I please.

It's the symbolism.

And plus, that's not even a dope sweatshirt.

Eggie! Belle, are you okay?

What the heck is wrong with you? It was an accident.

It was all your fault. How is that? You're goading me.

Actually, I don't even think about you.

If I was provoking you, I promise, you'd know. Oh, yeah?

Let's go.

Well, that escalated quickly.

So is that chill or un-chill?

Don't worry. I'm gonna get you a new sweatshirt. What is wrong with him? I'm

literally so embarrassed.

Don't be.

He's gonna regret it.

Next time on Chicken Girls.

Your boyfriend is messing with Attaway, Belle.

I'm not gonna let him get away with it.

Dramatic much?

Now will you please tell me where we're going?

Golden Gate Data Factory.

Are you insane?

I know they're up to no good. I just need proof that the drone belongs to

them. What are you kids doing in here?