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- ♪ Who's gonna be the

♪ Who's gonna be the

♪ Who's gonna be the last one standing ♪

- Oh, you want to do a twist?

[indistinct chatter]

- ♪ Did it get this far

- Oh, my goodness.

- Can I have your attention, please?

Well, the time you've been waiting for is now here.

It's time to announce this year's

Homecoming Queen and King!

[cheers and applause]

Drum roll, please.

[drum roll]

And our royal couple is...

Isabelle Wagner and Rob Taylor!

[cheers and applause]

Congratulations, Isabelle and Rob.

Now please take your first dance as this year's

Fern Creek High Homecoming Queen and King--

- Stop!

You're not getting away with this!

- Andrea, what is it you think you're doing?

- The vote was rigged!

- [chuckles nervously] That's ridiculous.

They won fair and square.

Isn't that right, kids? Let's hear it for them.

[cheers and applause]

- They stole this from me. - That's not true,

and this is neither the time nor the place for--

- [choking]

- What's the matter?

- The dahlia in her hair.

- Isn't it beautiful, Rob?

What? You--you don't like it?

- Andrea, what are you doing?

- I totally forgot.

You're deathly allergic to dahlias.

- You're acting crazy, Andrea! You got to stop this!

- That's my crown, bitch!

[loud thud, all gasp]

[somber music]

♪

[gentle music]

♪

- Another lovely goodbye

filled with teenaged angst from our daughter.

- Aww, she just misses you when you're gone.

We both do.

- I know, but just think.

Once I finish this tour,

we get to go on the vacation we've been planning.

- Yeah, until your publisher adds more dates.

- Ah, I know it's hard, but it's a whole lot better

than all those year of struggling to be noticed.

- Yes, it is, and I'm proud of you.

- Thank you. - Yeah.

- 20-year reunion?

You're not still thinking about going, are you?

- It's probably not a good idea.

- I think it's best to let the past stay in the past, huh?

- What's so terrible about the past?

- Nothing. - And your father and I

were having a private discussion, young lady.

- This is what I have to put up with when you're not here.

- Oh.

- I'm gonna miss you, Dad. - I'll miss you too.

Okay, I got to go. I'll miss you both. Bye.

- Bye. - See you.

- Mom, just go. What's there to debate?

- Well, your dad will be out of town.

- So? It's your 20-year reunion.

Wasn't that the best time in your life?

Well, besides having me, of course.

- [chuckles]

I'll go with you.

There's no rule against that, is there?

- I guess not.

- It'll be fun, a girls night.

- I will think about it.

- You think I'll be Homecoming Queen just like you?

- I do, and your father will be there to see it.

Okay, enough reminiscing.

I have to get to the shop,

and, um, are you available after school to help out?

Because I still don't have the position filled.

- On one condition, you bring me to the reunion.

- I said I will think about it.

Now get to school.

- Bye. - Bye.

[ominous music]

♪

[clears throat]

♪

[splashing]

- That's my crown, bitch!

If you swim one more lap,

you're gonna have negative body fat.

- [chuckles]

- Andrea, there's, uh,

something important I want to talk to you about.

- Me first.

When we met,

you knew I could never give you children of your own,

and I know it's made things stressful between us,

so I've been doing a lot of research on adopting.

- Adopting? - Yes.

Look, I know something's been missing between us lately,

and I think this is it, a child.

We could start a family.

- You're right, Andrea.

Uh, things haven't been good for a while,

and I'm really sorry about that.

[suspenseful music]

♪

- What is that?

- [sighs] Divorce papers.

- How long has this been going on?

- What are you talking about?

♪

- Molly, the blonde from your office.

I'm not stupid, Christopher. How long?

- For a while.

- She can give you children, can't she?

- Yeah, she can.

- Yeah, well, so can I. We can adopt.

- No, no, that's not what I want.

- Do you think I asked to be barren?

It wasn't my fault.

- It's more than that, and you know it.

Look, I'm done, all right? I've already packed a bag.

I'm leaving tonight.

♪

- There's been a terrible accident.

My husband, he--

he dove into the pool.

He hit his head. He's not moving!

Yes, yes, that's the address. Please hurry!

♪

When will you stop taking everything from me?

You will pay.

- All right, here we are.

- All right, don't embarrass me.

- [laughs]

Have a good day, honey!

- Thanks, Mom. You too.

[laughter]

- Thank you so much for helping me out again.

- Oh, of course. Any time away from three boys

and running carpool is like a vacation for me.

- Well, with the Mayor's Ball approaching,

I realized how much I needed to have a full-time employee.

So your sister is all set to start tomorrow?

- Yeah, thank you so much for giving her this opportunity.

She really needed this right now.

- Oh, my pleasure.

[phone rings]

Country Squire Florist.

- This is Principal Lewis from Fern Creek High.

- Oh, hi. Uh, is something wrong with Sierra?

- No, no, nothing like that, but we are in a bit

of a pickle over here getting ready

for Saturday's 20th reunion party.

- Well, what's the matter?

- Someone forgot to order flowers for all the tables,

and there's no one I'd rather give the business to than you.

Can you handle it on such a short notice?

- I would be honored, of course.

- Great. I'll have my assistant

get in touch with you with all the particulars.

- Okay, uh, great. Thank you so much.

We'll see you Saturday.

- I look forward to it. Buh-bye.

- Bye.

Um, I hope your sister can work weekends.

We just got a really big job for Saturday.

- Wow, business is blooming, huh?

- Ha, ha, ha.

- That's so darn funny.

[gentle music]

- Isabelle? - Hm?

- Oh, you haven't changed at all.

- Melissa? You look exactly the same too.

- Ugh, yeah, right. You were always too kind.

This must be your daughter.

- Hi. I'm Sierra. - Hey.

Well, aren't you just as pretty as your mom?

When Isabelle was your age, she blew all the boys away,

not to mention snagging Fern Creek High's star quarterback.

- Believe me, I've heard this story many times from my dad.

- And where is the handsome devil?

- Oh, he's on his book tour.

- "The Dark Moon Rises?"

Oh, my God, I could not put that book down.

Please tell him that.

- I most definitely will.

- Well, it's so nice that you two are still happy.

You know, I knew that night

when you guys were crowned king and queen of Homecoming

that you'd be together forever.

- Aww. - Happily ever after, huh?

[ominous music]

- Andrea.

- God, we thought

you'd just fallen off the face of the earth.

- No, just that stage over there.

Guess I'm a survivor.

- Well, I don't know about you all,

but this girl needs a drink.

Anybody else?

- Uh, Sierra, why don't you go

grab a soda or something for me?

- Come on, sweetie.

- Are you surprised to see me standing?

- Andrea, I d--I didn't know what happened to you.

I'm sorry I never got to apologize for that night.

- Why? It wasn't your fault.

If anything, I owe you an apology.

I don't know what got into me.

I mean, it's funny the things you focus on at that age.

- Well, we were just kids.

- Listen, please let me

take you to lunch sometime soon.

I just--I want to explain

why I didn't return any of your calls or letters.

- Oh, that's so kind but completely unnecessary.

- I feel like I really need to do this.

- I've just been very busy with my business.

- Country Squire Florist.

- Um, yeah, that's right.

- So did all these flowers come from your shop?

- As a matter of fact, they did.

- Nice.

- We just--we have a very big function coming up,

and, uh, I just--

that's why I can't make any plans for lunch right now.

- Sure you can, Mom. Just go on a weekend.

I could fill in for you.

- She is a good girl.

Well, weekends work great for me.

I'll call the shop this week. We can work something out.

- Um, we'll see.

It has been an exhausting day.

We should go home. - What?

Where's your team spirit?

When a Tiger is down, we fight, we claw, we win.

- Come on, Mom. - Uh, you know what?

No, I'm really tired. We have to go home.

It was great to see you, Andrea.

- I'll call you.

- Wow, these wreaths are amazing.

- Thanks.

You know, I was thinking that

since the mayor's event coordinator

said that they were going for a classic but chic vibe,

the white hydrangea paired with the chrysanthemums

would complement each other perfectly.

- I couldn't agree more.

Wow, you're--you're a real natural at this.

- Oh, thanks. I seriously appreciate the opportunity.

I mean, I couldn't have hoped for a better place

to start over after everything I went through.

- Well, Brooke is like family to us,

so we're happy to have you.

- Oh, I'm gonna go get started

on that order we got this morning.

- Okay.

[bells jingle, phone rings]

Country Squire Florist.

- Uh, hi, Isabelle. It's Andrea.

- Hey, Andrea. What's up?

- Oh, just checking on our lunch plan.

How's Kevin's Picnic Cafe Saturday at noon work for you?

- Um, sure, sure.

That's--that's great.

- Great. I can't wait. See you then.

- Ugh.

[upbeat music]

♪

Thank you.

- Thank you.

To you, to the success of your shop

and your beautiful family.

- And to you.

So what have you been doing with yourself

the last 20 years?

I tried so many times to reach you,

but are you, like, the only person on earth

without some form of social media?

- Oh, I had, um, a very jealous husband,

so I--I wasn't allowed much contact with the outside world.

- Oh.

Well, what about after high school?

Nobody knew where you went.

- Well, after the accident I felt like

I couldn't face anyone in this town again,

and I needed to recover, but my parents,

they found me this great rehab center in Florida.

I mean, they taught me how to walk right again.

I had a lot of psychological therapy too.

- How long did the recovery process take?

- Several years.

That's when I met Jeffrey, and we moved back.

We have a house about, like, an hour from here.

Uh, or we did.

- Did?

- I finally got the courage to leave him.

Starting over, it's been tough,

but I'm happy to be free.

- And you two never had kids?

[suspenseful music]

- Children were never a part of Jeffrey's plan.

We did get pregnant once,

but he made sure that never happened again.

- Oh. Andrea, I'm so sorry.

- Don't be.

I mean, the whole point of going to the reunion

and reaching out to you was to put the past behind me,

start a better future.

I mean, I basically just left with the clothes on my back.

I have to get a job now.

Actually, when I saw you owned your own business,

I was sort of hoping you might need some help in your shop?

- Oh, I wish I could, but I just hired a new girl,

and she's actually doing a great job,

but if that ever changes--

- Oh, my God, listen to me.

I show up after all these years.

I unload all my problems onto you.

No, I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I don't want to be a burden or a charity case.

- No, not at all.

I'm--I'm glad that we both decided to go to the reunion.

I mean, this--this has been good for me too.

I needed to put that night behind me, so...

New toast.

To new beginnings.

- To new friends.

♪

[bell jingles

Please tell me you're still open. I was stuck in traffic.

- I'm sorry, but we're closed. - Please?

I'm on my way to see my mother in the hospital.

I have to bring her a dozen pink roses.

It's her birthday, and they're her favorite.

- Sure, I understand. - Oh.

- Be right back.

[tense music]

♪

Okay, that'll be 15.

- Keep the change. - Oh.

- It's the least I can do after you stayed open for me.

- Aww.

Thanks.

[birds caw]

♪

- Man, I can't remember

the last time someone cooked for me.

I could actually really get used to this.

- Well, now that I have a little extra time

with Jasmine helping out, we should do this more often.

- Ready for mom's famous key lime pie?

- We should wait for Jasmine.

She said she would join us for dessert.

- I don't know what's taking her so long.

I texted her twice already,

and she still hasn't gotten back to me.

- Well, she called me right before she closed up,

and she sounded fine. - Hmm.

Well, something must have come up.

I think we should just go ahead without her already.

[phone chimes]

- Is that her? - No, it's your dad.

He's in Boston.

He says he's too beat to call but will try tomorrow.

- Oh. Uh, cool, whatever.

Um, I'm gonna go get dessert.

[doorbell chimes]

- Jasmine, we were getting worried.

- Surprise. [laughs]

- What are you doing here?

- Schedule changed. I got a couple days off.

I wanted to see you and Sierra.

- Oh, God, I don't know what to say.

- Hi. - Sierra!

- Hey. - Daddy!

Oh, you liar. That text was mean.

- Well, I had to set up the surprise.

- Are you done with the tour? - I got a couple more dates.

- But you'll be here for Homecoming, right?

- Yeah, of course. I wouldn't miss it for the world.

- And hopefully nothing changes that.

- Mm.

- Well, I think that's my cue to call it a night.

- We were just, uh, having dessert.

You have to stay, Brooke.

- There is key lime pie for everyone.

- No, no, no, you three need to catch up,

and I really don't need the extra calories.

- Are you sure? - Yeah, absolutely.

Thank you so much for dinner, and, uh, you know,

if Jasmine shows up, just shoot me a quick text, 'kay?

- Yes. - Okay?

- Of course. - Thank you.

You have a great night. Good night, guys.

- Oh.

Hi.

- Uh, when you come up for air,

I'll have dessert on the table.

- Hey, leave a message after the beep.

- Hi, Jasmine, it's Isabelle calling again.

You were supposed to be at work two hours ago.

Just calling to make sure everything's okay.

Thank you for shopping at Country Squire Florist.

Bye. [phone rings]

Suzie, hi.

- Hey, Isabelle. So we finally locked down

the official Mayor's Ball guest list,

so we'll need to add ten more bud vases to the tabletops.

- Ten more white hydrangea with chrysanthemums, got it.

- You know what?

Since I'm in the area, can you whip up a sample?

That way I can snap a photo to get final approval.

- Sure. I can absolutely do that.

- Oh, you're amazing. See you soon.

- Okay, bye.

[tense music]

♪

[phone rings]

Country Squire Florist.

- Hi.

I saw your special online,

a dozen roses in a vase for $20?

- Yep, that's right.

- Lovely, I'll take ten, please.

- Ten dozen roses?

- Yeah, that's right.

- Okay, uh, great.

Um, your name?

- Jamie.

- Jamie, okay, no problem.

- Ah, lovely. My assistant be there shortly.

- Okay, perfect. - Buh-bye.

- Bye.

Oh.

Ahh!

♪

[bells jingle]

- Hi, Isabelle.

I thought I'd check out the place.

It's beautiful.

- Hey. What are you--what are you doing on this side of town?

- Actually, I have a job interview near here,

but I'm very early.

How is business going?

- Um, crazy busy.

I am absolutely slammed right now,

um, but do you-- do you want to grab a coffee

or something after your interview?

- Sure, but you seem really stressed.

Are you sure there's something I can't do to help you?

- Um...

You know what? Yes.

I need ten dozen roses in those vases, like, ASAP.

- I can definitely do that.

- You're a lifesaver.

- Oh, I think they'll love it.

I'll send this over right away.

- Why don't you just take the sample?

That way they can see the real thing.

- O-oh.

- Oh, well, that-- that probably is the best way.

- Uh, is this your new employee?

I don't think we've met.

- Oh, no, I'm just a friend helping out.

- Oh.

Well, she's a keeper.

Uh, let me see what they say, and I'll get back to you.

- Okay. - Okay.

- Thank you. - Bye.

- It looks like things have calmed down a little bit.

I should get going.

I don't want to be late for my appointment.

- Well, since Jasmine didn't show up, what do you think

about staying the rest of the day and helping out?

- I'll reschedule that interview right now.

- Well, I--I can't promise anything beyond today

until I hear from Jasmine.

- Of course.

I'm just gonna step out back, give them a call.

- Okay.

[tense music]

♪

- Okay, Jack, now listen.

You're gonna drive around and park out front.

Go inside, tell the owner you're here

to pick up the order for ten dozen roses.

- Under the name Jamie. I remember.

- Good.

Here, keep the change.

- Sweet.

- Now, I'm going back in there.

You don't know me. We've never met.

- Got it, total strangers.

- Any questions?

- Yeah, why are we doing this?

- The owner's a friend of mine.

She's short on this month's rent,

and she's embarrassed to take charity from me.

- Mm, so you're increasing her bottom line without her

knowing it's coming from you, like a guardian angel.

- Gold star. - That's cool.

What do I do with the flowers?

- Keep them, find some girls to give them to.

Or boys.

- This weekend's gonna rock.

♪

- You wait till now to tell me you hired Andrea Turner?

- Well, it all happened so fast.

- I get you going to lunch with her,

but this is just weird

and not to mention potentially dangerous.

- That was 20 years ago.

- People don't change, Isabelle.

- Look, I know it's hard to believe,

but I really think she's changed.

- I just wish that you would have talked to me

about this first.

- Well--all right, let's not argue about this.

Now that you're gonna be home more often,

we can have these types of discussions together, right?

- All right, come here.

Come here.

- I just feel bad for her.

- You have nothing to feel bad about.

I thought we were past all of that.

- Well, me too, but...

after I saw her at the reunion, like,

all these memories came flooding back,

and then I met her for lunch,

and she told me how terrible her life was,

and I just feel like I want to help her, you know?

- Well, you have a kind heart,

but I don't want that to get you into trouble.

- It won't. This is temporary.

- Okay.

You be careful, all right?

And don't let her get too close.

- Okay. [phone chimes]

- Oh. Okay.

That is the car. I got to go.

All right. - All right.

- I can't wait till the next time I see you.

- Oh, yeah, Homecoming dance. - I love you, Dad.

- Hey, love you too, kiddo.

Okay. - Okay.

- Bye. - Bye.

[ominous music]

♪

All right.

- I'm at my wit's end.

- Still no word from Jasmine?

- Nothing, and I've got this awful feeling

that it's got something to do with her crazy ex-boyfriend.

- Why? Has she done this kind of thing before?

- Well, he's got a way of making her do things.

- Have you gone to the police? - I did.

- Okay, we'll find her.

- I know that this couldn't be happening

at a worse time for you.

If you need me to fill in for, her, I totally--

- No, not at all.

I have already hired a fill-in, Andrea Turner.

- The Andrea Turner?

- Shh, she's in the back doing inventory.

- And hell froze over when, exactly?

- Stop. She will hear you.

- Okay, whatever.

We'll talk about this later? - Yeah.

- In the meantime, please, if you hear from Jasmine,

just get in touch with me immediately, okay?

- Of course. I am as worried as you are.

So sorry. - I know you are.

Thank you. All right.

- Okay, bye.

[bells jingle]

- Who was that?

- Oh, you startled me.

Uh, that was just Jasmine's sister.

You know, she still hasn't turned up.

- Oh. That's odd.

- Yeah, it is.

Hey, by the way, did you order the new thermostat

for the truck refrigerator?

- Oh, yeah, it'll be here tomorrow.

- Thanks. [phone rings]

Hey, honey.

- Hey, Mom, um, is it cool if I hang with Hazel for a bit?

We have to figure out what we're wearing for Homecoming.

- Well, I thought we were gonna find your dress tomorrow.

- We are. It's called research.

- Okay, well, just remember our budget.

- Yes, Mom. - Okay. I love you.

- You too. Bye.

We're on. - Let's do this.

- Homecoming dress shopping?

I can't believe it's that time of year already.

- It is, and she was nominated for...

[tense music]

...queen.

♪

- Does Sierra know about our past?

- No, uh, Rob and I felt

it was best not to share that part of the evening.

- Well, that is a relief.

No, she--she seems like a great kid.

I--I know I'm gonna be around a lot.

I'd hate for her to feel uncomfortable.

- Well, you know teenagers.

They're uncomfortable around all us old folks.

I mean, they think we're all square.

- Speak for yourself. Kids love me.

Anyway, I'm gonna take out that last delivery.

- Okay, um, you know what?

After that you can just call it a day, and I will lock up.

- Sure thing.

- Huh.

- A life-altering event?

That's the essay topic?

- We're, like, only in high school.

How about, "You let me into your university first.

That would really alter my life."

- Well, like it or not,

it's a huge part of our application.

- Which is why I'm going straight to fashion school.

Speaking of, where are we on our Homecoming dresses?

I can't decide if I want to do the Delona, super classy.

- Cool. - Or the Smashtown,

super risque and fun.

- I think I know which one Nick would want.

I don't think either is happening for me,

not to mention I don't even have a date yet.

- Pardon me. I'm sorry, I couldn't help overhear.

You have to go with the Delona.

- You're my mom's friend from the reunion, right?

- Yes, Andrea. Sierra, right?

- Hi, and this is Hazel. - Hey.

- Small town, I guess.

- So you really think I should go with the Delona?

- Yes. Well, if you're on a budget,

I do know a much cheaper alternative.

- Cheaper is definitely good. - Yeah.

- Okay, there's this chic little boutique down

on Market Avenue called Plush.

They have an amazing selection,

plus you can score a Delona there for 30% off.

- Wow, this place is amazing. - Oh, cute.

Thanks, Andrea. - Sure, no problem.

I'll let you guys get back to it.

- Thanks.

- Oh, now that we've got the dress solved,

I've just got to figure out how to get Cody Hansen to ask me.

- Yeah.

- Oh, my God.

Designer labels, Mom.

[gasps] And they are on sale.

[gasps] A Delona.

Your friend was right. This is perfect.

- My friend?

- Uh, Andrea, the one from the reunion?

- Andrea?

- Yeah, I ran into her yesterday.

She's the one who suggested this place.

I'm gonna go try these on.

- Okay.

[tense music]

♪

Andrea?

- What a coincidence.

To answer your question, yes, I'm enjoying my day off.

I'm ashamed to admit that I'm already spending

my first paycheck.

I see Sierra took my advice, and she brought you here.

- Uh, yeah, she's, uh, trying on dresses right now.

- Oh, good. It's sort of a hidden gem.

- Mm. - Andrea?

[gasps] I'm so glad you told me about this place!

- Oh, hey, just a little advice to a future Homecoming Queen.

- I didn't even know you two saw each other until just now.

- Well, good thing we did, right?

- Yeah, seems like it all worked out.

- Are you gonna try those on? - Oh, I don't know.

- Well, what are you waiting for?

We'll be your fashion advisors.

- Oh. Well, okay.

[birds chirping]

[ominous music]

♪

[flies buzzing]

♪

[dance music]

♪

- You're a queen.

[laughter]

- Thank you so much. - Thank you.

- Bye. - Thank you.

- Well, I'm so glad you found your dress.

You are going to be a gorgeous Homecoming Queen.

- Thank you. - And I will see you tomorrow.

- Yes, we'll see you tomorrow. - All right, bye.

- Bye.

[tense music]

♪

[bells jingle]

[bird caws]

- Can I help you?

- I can only imagine the lies Andrea must have spun

to get you to hire her.

- What? - Andrea Sanders?

- Do you mean Andrea Turner?

- That's her maiden name.

Her widowed name is Sanders.

- Widowed? No, Andrea has separated from her husband.

I'm sorry. Who are you?

- Molly Swanson. Christopher was finally leaving her for me.

- Christopher?

No, uh, Andrea told me her husband's name was Jeffrey

and that she left him because he was abusive.

- [laughs] Abusive?

He spent his whole marriage

taking care of her and her mental issues.

Yeah, I know what she tried to do to you.

Why do you think he was ever too afraid to leave her?

He was right.

She killed him.

- Wh--what?

- Look it up. He's dead.

Christopher Sanders drowns in their backyard swimming pool,

but it was no accident.

I know she's responsible.

- Why haven't you gone to the police?

- I have, but she convinced the police

I was some stalker of Christopher's

and filed a restraining order against me.

The case may be closed, but I know she is guilty.

- Um, and why have you come to me?

- Because one day you will realize

that I was right about Andrea,

and when that day comes, call me.

I won't give up until she's behind bars, where she belongs.

Don't think for one second the Andrea Turner

you knew back then has changed.

♪

- And best of all, the mayor's wife is ecstatic

about the samples too.

- Thank you for trusting us with such a prestigious event.

- Oh.

And your idea to bring the sample

was brilliant, by the way.

- Oh, I'm just doing my job.

- So we'll be there by 10:00 a.m.

to unload the truck and set up.

- I'll be there. - Okay, thank you.

- You seem tense. Come on.

Tomorrow's gonna go off without a hitch.

- Have you been lying to me?

- Lying? What are you talking about?

- Did you leave your husband, or did he die?

Is it Jeffrey? Is it Christopher?

- What? - Do you know Molly Swanson?

Was he leaving you for her?

- Molly? W-was she here?

- Just answer the questions.

- Yes, I know her.

No, he was not leaving me for her.

Molly made our lives miserable.

She was obsessed with Christopher.

She was so obsessed,

we had to get a restraining order against her.

- So your husband's name was not Jeffrey.

It was Christopher.

- Yes, it was, and she is right.

He is dead.

I know what this looks like, but I can explain.

- Molly thinks you killed him.

- What? That's what she said?

In fact, I have had a hard time believing

she didn't have something to do with his death.

- But why did you lie to me?

- Well, honestly, I was embarrassed

of what my life had turned into.

It's true. Christopher wanted a divorce,

but it was not because of Molly.

It was because of what I couldn't give him.

- I don't follow.

- That night you pushed me off the stage,

I lost the ability to ever have children of my own.

That's why he left me.

And then he died.

- I had no idea.

- I'm not a bad person.

I've just had a bad life.

- I understand.

[ominous music]

♪

- "Roses are red and now you are dead?"

Andrea, st--

St--stop it!

Get off of me! [groaning]

[sobbing] Help!

[dog barking distantly]

♪

- Dad, no, I'm not showing you

my Homecoming dress ahead of time.

I want it to be a surprise.

- Okay, okay. Well, I'm sure you're gonna look great,

even if you are wearing a potato sack.

- That will not be happening.

Okay, I got to get back

to figuring out this essay for my application.

Uh, over to you, Mom. - Mm-hmm.

Hey, honey. - Hey.

So you all set for the mayor's party tomorrow?

- Uh, almost.

I just still have to load up a few things tonight.

- Well, you don't sound excited.

- I am. I just don't think I would have

able to pull this off without Andrea.

- So what's wrong?

- Well, I think I need to replace her.

- Isabelle, what happened? I knew this was a bad idea.

- She lied to me about some things

that are happening in her life.

You know what, you were right. I just can't trust her.

I just feel bad that I'm about to fire her.

- Look, Isabelle, you don't owe Andrea anything.

- I know, but none of the lies were affecting her work.

She was actually doing a really great job.

- Well, I'll sleep better knowing she's out of our lives.

- Yeah, me too.

All right, I've got to go. Can I call you tomorrow?

- Sure. All right, goodnight. I love you.

- Love you too. Bye.

[sighs]

[tense music]

♪

[dog barking distantly]

♪

Hey, what are you doing here?

- Surprise.

- You loaded the entire order?

- Well, you mentioned it would be best

to load up the night before, so...

- Wow, uh, that is completely unnecessary

and 100% my responsibility.

- Look, I hope it's okay,

but after what happened earlier, I just--

I feel awful lying to you,

and I want you to know how much I appreciate

everything you've done for me.

- Well, thank you.

- It's all ready to go. - Okay.

Well, let me just double-check the new thermostat.

Looks good.

Um, thank you for doing all of this.

- Well, I will lock up. Go get some sleep.

Tomorrow is going to be a very special day.

- And you'll have the truck there by 10:00 a.m.?

- Sure thing, boss.

- Okay.

♪

[electricity crackles]

♪

- The house is magnificent.

- Well, we're just awaiting your final touch.

- No traffic. Can you believe it?

- Oh.

[suspenseful music]

Oh, no. What happened?

- Okay. This isn't happening.

- Uh, I don't understand.

- Okay, they were--they were perfect last night.

Okay, the-the thermostat reads 40 degrees,

but the cooler isn't working.

- How is that possible? I checked it last night.

- Well, so did I.

- Okay, what are-- what are we gonna do?

I--

- Close the doors. Just close the doors.

- Susie, this must be the new talented floral design team

you've been raving about.

So let's see them.

- Well, you know, we might have to take a few back and re--

♪

- [gasps]

Oh.

Oh, my!

Do you understand what tonight means to me and my husband?

- I am so sorry.

I have no idea what happened, but we'll fix this.

- And how are you planning on doing that?

Susie, you're fired.

- No--but I-- - Go!

That's what I get for hiring amateurs

to do a professional job.

- [stammers]

- What are you looking at?

Solve this disaster, pronto!

Get back to work!

- Isabelle, I'm so sorry.

What can I do?

- Nothing.

I'm just-- I'm gonna go home.

- Then I'll see you tomorrow.

- No, you--you should take the day off.

♪

- Yep, the output wire's loose.

Looks like you got a defective thermostat.

- But how is that possible? It was brand-new.

- In all my years of installing and maintaining thermostats,

I'd say about 1% are defective.

- How hot do you think

it could get in here in just one night?

- It's hard to say, but pretty warm.

- Enough to destroy an entire truckload of flowers?

- I don't know, Ms. Taylor. Flowers aren't really my thing.

- Right.

So you don't think anybody could have messed with that?

- Uh, you know someone that would have a death wish

on a truck full of beautiful flowers?

- Of course not.

- We'll get that replacement sent right out,

and I'll install it for you no charge.

- Thanks.

[doorbell chimes]

- Andrea, hi.

Uh, my mom isn't home from work yet.

- Oh.

I didn't think she was going in today.

- Um, yeah, she had to meet the guy about the truck.

- Oh.

I was just checking in on her.

- It all just really sucks.

- Yeah.

Well, I am sure you have homework

or college applications to fill out,

so I will get out of your hair.

- Uh, actually, my application essay is due,

and, I mean, I'm totally stuck.

- Really?

Well, English was my best subject back in the day.

Maybe a second set of eyes'll help?

- Sure. If I don't get this email out tonight,

my future's gonna be pretty much nonexistent.

You can come over here.

See? I told you, totally stuck and totally stressing.

- A life-altering event?

I think I can help you with this.

You're 17, which means you're about to embark

on your whole future.

Write about that,

that your life-altering event is ahead of you,

and you're using these years right now to prepare yourself

for whatever life throws your way.

- I could totally get behind that, put a spin on it?

I love it.

- Besides, I think there's a big event in your future.

I think it's coming up very soon. I can feel it.

- The Homecoming? - Mm-hmm.

- Can I ask you something?

- Of course, anything.

- What happened between you and mom at your Homecoming?

She never wants to talk about it.

- You know, kids, they can just be foolish.

I--look, that was a long time ago.

You don't want to dredge all that up.

- I do. What happened?

- Let's just say I've always suspected

the voting was rigged.

- Really? You think my mom cheated to win?

- I--I could never prove it,

but it definitely put a wedge between us.

But do you know what? Time heals all wounds.

Your mother and I made up. That's all that matters.

- Isabelle, you obviously haven't checked your messages.

- No.

- They found Jasmine's body. - What?

- In her car. - Oh, my God!

- Yeah, they're bringing in the ex-boyfriend, but--

and I knew that he was

really upset about her coming back here,

but I never, ever thought it would come to this.

- I am so sorry.

- The boys are in the car.

[bells jingle]

- Oh.

- I'm sure the boys are lined up.

- Maybe, but there's only one who I'm really interested in.

- Cody?

- How'd you know?

- I think I've heard you mention him before.

Show me a picture. - Okay.

- Okay, he is cute.

Oh, looks like he hurt his knee.

- Yeah. I know he likes me, and he doesn't have a date yet,

and I don't have a date,

but he still hasn't asked, so what do I do?

- So he's a football player, right?

- Yeah.

- So you got to speak his language.

This is what I think you should do.

[tense music]

♪

- Okay, I'm gonna talk to him. Wish me luck.

- Andrea, what are you doing here?

- Uh, Mom, Andrea helped me

with my essay and some other things.

[both laugh]

- Really?

- I'm gonna go get started on my paper right now

and pick out the perfect outfit for the other thing.

- [laughs]

Sometimes it's just easier to open up to someone

who's not your parent.

- Right.

So why are you here?

- Well, you weren't returning any of my texts or my calls.

I just wanted to check in on you.

- Well, it's a good thing you did.

Andrea, you've been very helpful,

and I appreciate everything you've done,

but I need to let you go.

- Wh--but why?

Because of yesterday?

That--I mean, that was just a small, little hiccup.

We can turn that around.

We can just hit it hard tomorrow.

- It's not just that.

I guess I was naive to think that I could ever

have you in my life and trust you again fully.

- I told you, I'm so sorry for lying about Christopher.

- It's not just that.

- Is this about Molly? Because she is certifiable.

- Jasmine is dead.

- Your assistant?

- They think she was murdered.

- That's awful,

but--but I don't know what that has to do with me.

I mean, I've never even met the girl.

- I know. - I don't understand.

- I just--I think it would be best

if you weren't in our lives.

- I--[scoffs]

Just, I thought we were friends.

I mean, I've only ever tried to help you and Sierra.

- I know.

- I just--I really--I--

I don't see how you're making this my fault.

- Even if it seems unfair, I--

I just have to do what's best for my family.

- Well, I will respect your wishes.

- Thank you. This--this isn't easy for me.

- Tell Sierra I hope that everything works out for her.

- I will.

- You know, I guess I was naive to ever think

I could be friends with the woman who destroyed my life.

Well, that's what I get for trying to be the bigger person.

- Sierra?

[tense music]

♪

- Okay, last tour date, Friday night,

which means you'd have to fly home Saturday morning

to make it in time.

♪

- ♪ You'll light it up like there's no tomorrow ♪

♪ Hands up if you want to be free ♪

- But what if he says no?

- Then you'll cry on my shoulder for weeks

and eat tons of ice cream.

On the other hand, he might say yes.

- Well, I do like ice cream. - Stop.

♪

Eeh!

Don't look now, Cody, twelve o'clock.

- ♪ Masquerade and come follow me ♪

- Oh, my God, he's taking his shirt off.

- Calm down. Take a deep breath.

It's time to put that plan of yours into action.

- Okay, okay, okay.

- ♪ Hands up if you wanna be free ♪

♪ We'll live it up like there's no tomorrow ♪

- Uh, hey, uh, Cody, you, uh, got a sec?

- Sure. What's up?

- Uh, so Homecoming is a few days away,

and if I don't find a date, I'm gonna have to

call an audible and figure something out.

- You know what an audible is? - Of course.

Um, that winning touchdown pass you threw last season

against Oaksville to Tommy DuCrane,

he was running a quick out,

and you called an audible to a post pattern

to take advantage of the zone defense.

- Yeah, that's totally right.

- So I'm thinking we do the same thing,

take advantage of the situation.

You don't have a date. I don't have a date.

- I don't think you want to go with me.

I can't dance very well right now.

- Why?

- My football injury hasn't healed yet.

- Oh, I don't care.

As long as you could stand there,

I'll do the dancing for the both of us.

- Okay, if you say so. You want to be my date?

- Yeah, I'd love to.

- Cool. - Oh, and by the way,

I could get you a boutonniere from my mom's shop.

What color do you want?

- I don't know. Surprise me. You seem to be good at that.

- ♪ And come follow me

- Oh, my God!

[both cheering]

Yes!

- Hey. Is it going better today?

- No. Uh, without getting paid for the Mayor's Ball

and all the lost inventory,

I can only afford to place one small order this week.

- Oh.

- I'm gonna need you here more.

I mean, obviously I can't afford to hire someone else,

and I let Andrea go.

- Well, that was for the best, okay?

But in the meantime,

just charge whatever you need to keep things going,

and we'll slowly rebuild.

- Deal. - Okay.

Uh, unfortunately, I got to go to work.

I love you. - I love you too. Bye.

[gentle music]

♪

- Mom, Cody asked me to Homecoming.

- Honey, that's-- that's fantastic.

- I want to order a corsage for me

and a boutonniere for Cody.

- All right. - Where's Andrea?

I want to tell her that her advice worked.

- Um, Andrea doesn't work here anymore.

- What?

Did she get a better job or something?

She didn't say anything to me.

- No, I--I had to let her go.

- What are you talking about?

- It's adult stuff.

- Uh, is it because of the Mayor's Ball?

- Not entirely.

Uh, what do you mean when she said that she gave you advice?

- With Cody.

Are you jealous of my relationship with her?

- No, just trust me that I know what's best.

- Trust? Really?

- What's that supposed to mean?

- Well, according to Andrea you rigged the vote

to become Homecoming Queen.

- What? That's a complete lie.

- So it's your word against hers.

- No, it's your mother's word against a complete stranger.

- She's not a stranger. She's my friend.

[bells jingle]

- What is going on?

[phone rings]

Country Squire Florist.

Yeah, no, we're not gonna be able to fill that order either.

Yeah, try back in a month. Thanks.

- Star Flower Wholesale.

- Uh, hi, it's Andrea over at Country Squire Florist.

Isabelle really wanted me to order two cartons

of fresh dahlias, so I'd like to do that for her.

Oh, no, not on the store account.

I want it to be a surprise.

Uh, I'll email you my personal credit card number

and shipping address.

Thank you.

- Hi, this is Sierra. Leave a message after the beep.

- Well, hello. I just wanted to check and see

if there was any feedback on your essay,

and I was wondering if there was any progress

with a very handsome football player.

Why don't we get together tomorrow?

All right, bye.

- [clears throat]

[gentle music]

Ooh.

♪

- Hey, this is Rob Taylor. Leave a message,

and I'll get right back to you.

- [sighs]

[laughs]

Oh, boy.

[phone rings]

Hey, Brooke, uh, thanks for getting back to me.

So I have some news.

- Sorry I couldn't call earlier.

I've just--I've been at the police station.

- What's going on?

- Jasmine's boyfriend was just released.

He didn't do it.

- But I thought he was the one. - No, his alibi checked out.

He was nowhere near Jasmine on the night of her death.

- Do they have any other leads?

- They're asking me so many questions,

like where she went after she closed the store

and if anyone stood to gain from her death.

Um, they need me back again.

Oh, Isabelle, I'm so sorry. What was your news?

- Oh, d-don't worry about it. Uh, we'll talk soon, okay?

- Okay.

[gentle music]

♪

- [sighs]

Another lie.

Damn it.

♪

- Guess who? - Hey.

- How did it go? - She absolutely loved it.

She freaked out over my essay

and said it exemplified the exact outlook on life

they encourage, and she's confident that I'll get in.

- That's amazing. Congratulations.

- It's all because of you.

- Uh, no, I just helped you.

You're the one who wrote it.

- Look, um, I know you don't work for my mom anymore,

but it's not like we can't still talk, right?

- Yeah. I mean, I don't see the harm in that.

- Because since you've been in my life, everything is better.

Cody even asked me to Homecoming.

- That's fantastic.

[phone rings]

Oh, do you need to get it?

- Uh-- - She's probably just calling

to find out and see what happened today.

- I'm sure, but, um, I didn't exactly tell my mom

I was meeting with you.

- I see.

Your dad?

- He's still not here.

- Well, he's gonna make it home in time for Homecoming, right?

- Yeah, he lands around noon or something

and taking the train out here.

- Oh. You guys picking him up?

- We won't have time. Got to get beautified.

Dad volunteered to take a shuttle from the train station.

- Got you.

So I want to hear all about your big day tomorrow.

[ominous music]

♪

- Sorry I missed dinner.

- You mean sorry you missed my calls.

Where were you?

You promised both of us you'd call after your meeting.

- I was at the cafe. - With the girls?

- No. - Cody?

- No, I was just hanging out.

- I can tell when you're keeping things from me, Sierra.

You were with Andrea, weren't you?

- Yes. It's not a big deal.

- I told you she's no longer working for me.

- Yeah, so does that mean we can't hang out?

- She just happened to run into you?

- No, she reached out because she remembered

that today I would find out about getting accepted.

She helped me with my essay.

- You met up with her again?

- Mom, I--I seriously

don't understand what you have against her.

- And I seriously don't understand

why you're not listening to me!

Stay away from her. She is not to be trusted.

Do you hear me? - What's going on?

- Look, Andrea is unstable.

If you don't believe me, ask your father.

He will tell you the exact same thing.

In fact, he was upset when he found out

that she was working at the shop.

He thinks she's dangerous.

- Then why did you hire her?

- I thought she had changed,

I wanted to be nice, I wanted to help her,

but everything she told ended up being a lie.

I made a terrible mistake.

Promise me, no more contact.

♪

- Yeah, okay.

Are you sure it's not just the hormones talking?

- What?

- I saw the test in your bathroom.

I guess it turns out

I'm not all you and dad need to be happy.

[tense music]

♪

- Mother of the year.

[sighs]

[line ringing]

- This is Molly.

I'm not here right now. Leave a message.

- Hi, Molly, this is Isabelle from Country Squire Florist.

Please call me.

You look beautiful.

- Mom, I haven't even gotten on my makeup yet.

- I know.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you.

- Well, I'm sure at some point I would notice.

- Hey.

You know you'll always be my baby, right?

My number one. - Yeah.

- What's going on? Are you nervous about tonight?

- I don't think so. I guess I'm just thinking about dad.

How many times have we expected him to show,

and then work gets in the way?

- I know, but he's literally on his flight.

Nothing is getting in the way this time.

Just have fun tonight. Try to enjoy yourself.

It is one of the biggest nights of your life,

and there's no need to worry.

[phone chimes]

- It's Dad. He landed and just boarded the train.

- "Can't wait to see my girls."

You feel better now? - Yeah.

- Mr. Taylor?

Sorry I'm late. I was ordered from the publishing house.

- Oh, the office didn't tell me they were sending a car today.

- All I know is I was to pick up

one of their biggest literary stars and treat him like so.

- Okay. Uh, I can live with that.

- Come with me. - All right. Thank you.

[laughs]

Wow, they, uh--they really went all out on this, huh?

- You should see the inside. It's fit for a king.

And the best part...

childproof locks.

- Hey.

Hey.

Hey! Hey, I'm allergic to this stuff!

Hey!

Hey!

- Got to love those soundproof windows.

Long time, no see.

♪

Enjoy the ride, Rob.

♪

Oh, look, I found your phone.

Think I'll send a text.

[phones chime] - Text from Dad?

- Yeah, he says he just needs

to make a quick stop at the publisher's.

- You've got to be kidding.

- I am texting him right now

that he needs to be here by 4:00.

- This is so typical.

- Hey.

- Dad's not gonna make it, is he?

- There's still time.

- He never fails to miss everything important

that happens in my life.

- No, it's n--

It's not like that. He has to work.

Sierra, I know that this is hard to understand,

but it'll make more sense when you're older.

- Well, I'm not older now, and it doesn't make sense!

- Oh, honey.

- You know what?

I don't care if Dad shows up or not.

This is my night, and I intend to have fun no matter what.

Is this the correct wrist? - It is.

Traditionally, it is worn on the left wrist.

- Okay. - Yeah.

- Are you nervous? - A little bit. Are you?

- Yeah.

[doorbell chimes]

- ♪ It's gonna be all right ♪

- Not sure if we're at the right house.

We're looking for Sierra and Hazel.

- Very funny. - Oh, that's you.

Well, you ladies clean up better than I thought.

- You guys are pretty much exactly what we expected.

- Oh-ho-ho.

That's how this night's gonna go?

- Come on in. We got to get your boutonnieres.

- ♪ It's gonna be all night ♪

- All right, you guys, everyone get together.

I want to get a group photo.

All right, everyone say cheese.

Okay, now, bigger smiles this time.

Best night ever!

You guys. Okay, one more, one more.

- ♪ Let's go, let's go - Hey, this is Rob Taylor.

Leave a message, and I'll get right back to you.

- Well, you missed it.

I assume you got swept up in a story

that you just had to get out,

like you always do.

[somber music]

♪

[dance music]

- Everyone remember, upon entering,

you must vote for Homecoming King and Queen.

- Evening, lovebirds. This might be your lucky night.

- Let's not jinx it. - Not a chance.

- We'll see.

- Thank you, thank you.

♪

[phone chimes]

Gold star.

- What happened?

- I guess she hung herself.

The cleaning lady just found her.

- Oh, my God.

- Apparently she'd been like that for days.

So sad.

[phone chimes]

[phone rings]

- Hey. I was just thinking about you.

Did you ever get a hold of Molly?

- She's dead. - How?

- They think she killed herself.

I don't know. - Where are you?

You should come over.

- I can't. I'm on my way to the shop.

I'm meeting Rob there now.

- I thought he got in hours ago.

- Yeah, he did, but he had another work thing.

- All right. Can you call me after, please?

- Okay, I will.

- Bye.

[dance music]

- Yay.

♪

[tense music]

♪

[dog barking distantly]

♪

- Rob!

Rob! Rob!

Rob! Honey, wake up!

Please wake up.

Rob!

- Looking for this?

It hurts to lose the ones you love, doesn't it?

[electricity crackles]

When you wake up, it'll be to a dead husband and child.

[electricity crackles]

♪

- Isabelle! Isabelle!

Isabelle, can you hear me?

- Rob.

- He's gonna be okay.

I already called an ambulance. Who did this to you?

- Andrea. Oh, my God, she's after Sierra.

- No, just wait. Help is coming.

Help is coming. Help is coming. They're gonna be here soon.

- No, no, I have to go! - No, you can't. You can't go.

- Just stay here and wait for the ambulance, okay?

I'm not gonna let her hurt Sierra.

- But where are you going?

[dance music]

♪

- What do you mean, a floral refrigerator?

Ma'am, are you thinking clearly?

- I'm on my way to Fern Creek High School right now.

She is there with my daughter!

- The assailant? - Yes, Andrea Turner.

Please send help right away!

♪

- Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention?

The moment you've been waiting for is here.

It's now time for us to announce this year's

Homecoming Queen and King.

[cheers and applause]

Drum roll, please.

[drum roll]

And the winners are...

Sierra Taylor and Cody Hansen!

[cheers and applause]

- Whoo!

Wow, wonder how that happened?

[ominous music]

♪

[cheers and applause]

- Fire! [alarm blares]

Fire!

[screaming]

- Don't panic. Don't panic.

[alarm blares]

- Andrea, what are you doing here?

- I just killed your dad. - What?

- Now it's your turn.

- [groans] - Cody!

- You broke my knee, you crazy bitch!

- Get away from my daughter! - Stop this!

- It's all over, Andrea. The police are on their way.

- It was like that night 20 years ago,

that night your mom rigged the vote to win Homecoming Queen.

- That never happened, Andrea!

I didn't rig anything! It was all in your imagination!

- No, 'cause me falling off this stage?

That wasn't my imagination. Your mom ruined my life.

Because of you I will never be a mother.

Do you have any idea what that feels like?

- No, I don't.

- Well, tonight I will make sure that you do.

- Andrea, stop! My mom's pregnant, stop!

[alarm continues]

Cody, oh, my God.

- I am so sorry! - Ahh.

- Are you okay? - I'm fine.

- Is Dad okay? - He's gonna be fine.

He's gonna be fine.

[alarm continues]

[gentle music]

♪

- Magnificent, you two-- I mean you three.

Looks as though second chances really do pay off.

- Thank you. - While it's hard to believe,

even I have hired a few bad employees in my time.

- Any serving life in prison for three murders?

- Okay, you got me beat there.

Enjoy yourselves. There'll be plenty more like this.

- Thank you. - Hey.

Mom, you should see the dessert bar. It's endless.

- Mm, well, just don't overdo it.

- Well, hey, we're heading off to college,

so we got to take advantage of all the free food

we can get, right?

- Right. Oh, I love this song.

Come on. Let's go dance.

- Okay. - Aww.

- Speaking of, may I have this dance?

- Always and forever.

- Come here.

[both laugh]

[tense music]

♪

- Good afternoon, Andrea.

- What's so good about it?

- Now, now, no need to be unpleasant.

I understand you've been hiding scrap metal in your cell.

- So?

- You know metal objects are not allowed.

This some sort or crude weapon you're constructing?

- Don't be so dramatic.

It's a crown, Warden,

and I'm queen of cell block nine.

- Take that stupid thing off.

- Be careful what you wish for.

- [yells]

[eerie music]

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