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Come on, breathe.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

She had her whole life ahead of her.

Who knows what she was going through.

And the parents? Saying she must have been pushed?

It's hard to admit you missed the signs.

I don't get how you can miss something that serious.

This is your kid.

I'm here.

I know. I know. I'm sorry.

I just had to stop and pick this up from the post office.

Hey, mom...

No, we-we we can't afford this.

-Who's the parent here? Me. -Oh, my god.

-I decide what we can afford. -But I don't--

You've been working really hard,

And I want you to have the best possible fresh start.

-Thanks. -[chuckles]

This is amazing.

You deserve it, kiddo.

Sure you don't want me to walk you in?

[sighs] very.

Remember, either come home straight

After school or just shoot me a text--

And let you know exactly what I'm doing and with who. Copy.

I'll also make sure, like, make good choices and--

-Okay. Okay. -Just really...

Broken record here. I get it.

[exhales sharply]

-[knocking on window] -[amber] oh!

-[laughs] -sorry.

I didn't mean to startle you there.

Wanted to run over and introduce myself.

I'm andrew fell,

The, the guidance counselor here.

You must be charlie. I recognize you from your file.

I always make it part of my job to know

All the new students coming in.

-Welcome to bridgemond. -Thanks.

[instrumental music]

I just wanted to say that I'm aware of charlie's past.

In my opinion, the best thing we can do here

Is just maintain an open and honest communication.

M-my door is always open, so, um...

Well, mrs. Cunningham, what I'm trying to say--

Ms. Russ. Or amber.

Well, ms. Russ, I, I promise to keep you updated,

So feel free to call or check in any time.

-[chuckles] yeah. Thanks. -You're welcome.

Let's give you a tour.

Uh, science labs are down the hall,

Uh, gym is around the corner.

Uh, english department is right up the stairs right here.

Theater department, my personal favorite,

Is, uh, in the north wing. It's, um...

You're not taking theater this semester, are you?

-[chuckles] -well, well...

Well, might wanna consider some after-school activities.

[andrew] plenty to choose from.

Good way to get involved, meet some friends.

You know, all that good stuff.

Yeah. Ahem. For sure.

Sounds good. Cool.

Right. Well, um, that's me right there.

So, uh, the door's always open

And, uh, the candy bowl is always full.

Look at this guy with the sweet kicks! Hey!

Go on in, be there in a second, okay?

Uh, charlie, any questions, you know where to find me.

Where's my locker?

-[both gasping] -[liquid splashing]

Oh, my god!

I am so sorry.

[amber] it's just great to know there is someone

Looking out for charlie. It's not that I don't trust her.

She hasn't touched anything in over a year.

-She still going to counseling? -Once a week.

Though we dropped the group sessions.

I'm hoping if all goes well, maybe we can phase out

The one-on-ones, too.

I want her to be a normal kid again.

The drinking and the drugs, that wasn't her.

-That was the divorce. -Well...

I'm glad she's getting a fresh start.

Those girls at st. Francis xavier's seemed like

Some real see you next tuesdays.

Uh, you interested in robotics club?

-Uh. Maybe. -Well, I-it's really fun.

Great people. There's also a competition.

The winning, uh, team gets scholarships

To everton tech institute.

-Everton? Seriously? -Yup.

-Um, you new here? -My first day.

-Oh, welcome. -[chuckles]

I'm matt.

[chuckles] charlie.

Uh, well, you ever programmed before?

Actually, yeah, I did

A stem camp a few years ago,

We did something similar. I loved it.

Well, you should definitely join, then.

Okay. You sold me.

[chuckles] um, well, great.

Lexi, sounds like you won't be the only girl

On the team anymore.

Not sure you're cut out for it.

Walking seemed like a big enough challenge.

I'm still super sorry--

You and your soft spot

For strays.

Mr. Fell, looks like we have a new member.

Thinking about, uh, joining robotics?

I've seen your old report cards.

Seems like a natural fit. Did I mention I coach?

Hm? Okay. Sign me up.

[cell phone vibrating]

Uh, I-I gotta go, but cut me in.

-You got it. -Um, uh, hey!

Uh, we, we should, um, exchange numbers.

You know, um, in case you have any questions

About robotics club or anything.

[cell phone keys clacking]

How am I making you the bad guy?

It's only fair that you pay your half.

Oh, come on! She's your daughter, too, you know?

Hey, kiddo.

I have to go. But get on it.

You don't have to be so mean to him, you know?

-How was your day? -Fine.

Actually, it was, it was pretty good.

I joined the robotics club.

-That's great. -Yeah.

Everyone seemed really nice.

Well, almost everyone.

Oh, and the best part is the winning team

Gets a scholarship to everton tech institute.

-The whole team? -Yup.

-Wow. It's definitely a bonus. -Mm-hmm.

What's the schedule like?

-I don't know yet. -Just remember.

You have counseling on wednesdays.

Thank goodness you reminded me.

Don't worry. We'll make it work.

Okay. Well, it sounds good.

I'm proud of you for finding something to invest in,

The kind of thing that attracts good kids.

I'm including you in that category.

-[amber] okay, I have to go. -[clears throat]

-Dinner will be done in 20. -Have a good shift.

You read that one more time, it's gonna fall apart.

[instrumental music]

[exhales sharply]

[instrumental music]

[groans]

Ow!

[grunts]

[groans]

[exhales sharply]

[grunts]

[cell phone vibrating]

I have robotics practice after school, so I'll be home late.

Okay.

Bye!

[matt] hey.

-Mornin'. -Hey.

Lion's thicket, huh?

-You like h.G. Wells? -Of course.

You know, I'm a big sci-fi and fantasy nerd.

So how are you liking bridgemond?

So far so good. It's still early days, though.

So there's plenty of time for things to go downhill.

-You're an optimist. -A realist.

I didn't mean...

I-it seems like a-a great school.

If anything, I'll-I'll be the one to go downhill.

Well, all the fun things do.

You know, snowboarding, skiing. Even roller-coasters.

I wish I was in that category.

Wow, they really stuck you in the middle of nowhere, huh?

That's what happens when you arrive

In the middle of the year.

Um, so-so why'd you switch schools?

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...

Hey, it's, it's none of my business, right?

Um, well, I, I gotta go back to my locker.

See you at practice.

Yeah. I'm looking forward to it.

-Oh! -[gasps] oh.

Just wanted to come by and tell you how excited I was

That you joined the team.

-Uh, thanks. -Yeah.

Um, you know, you really are

The complete package, ms. Cunningham.

Smart and beautiful.

It's rare.

Hey, it's amber. I wanted to say sorry for how we left things.

Attacking you won't get me what I want.

Um, the truth is...

The finances are tight.

I need your support.

If we can achieve that without fighting,

That's a win for all of us, most of all charlie.

[upbeat music]

[machine whirring]

[lexi] I have a friend who went to her old school

And, apparently, she was like a serious druggie.

A total wreck. They suspended her for, like, a whole semester.

No one there liked her.

Hey, charlie.

'sup.

Brad, charlie. Charlie, brad.

-Walk? -Of course.

I thought club started in five.

Yeah, it does. They're going to smoke.

[chuckles] lexi smokes?

Uh, well, not cigarettes.

They're gonna get high before club?

[charlie chuckles]

Okay, now that we are all here,

Who wants to fill in charlie with where we're at?

-Captain? -Lexi's the captain?

[lexi] so, our ring tosses have been pretty accurate,

But we're still having trouble with detecting

And moving the wobble goal

While the robot is in autonomous mode.

Um, have you added a sensor to the front?

-Hm. -Uh...

Well, I watched the footage you're talking about, lexi.

If we added an ultrasonic sensor and reprogrammed

The vision systems, I bet we would be way more accurate

With the wobble goals and the ring toss.

Right. Easy. Just reprogram it.

Well, it's not easy, but it's, like, doable.

I'm sure we have some sensors kicking around.

You think you could handle the coding, charlie?

Well, yeah.

-Well, that's amazing. -Pretty cool.

Sounds like a waste of time to me.

-Don't be jealous, lexi. -[andrew] huh.

You know what, guys? This deserves a photo.

Everyone, come in. Squeeze in. Don't be shy.

I am so looking forward to your party tomorrow.

It's gonna be amazing.

[chuckles] manage your expectations.

Brad invited the rest of the team to hang out.

I'm sure that includes you. You want, you want the address?

Thanks, but I'm not really a partier.

I don't know what lexi said to you earlier, but I'm not--

You don't have to explain yourself, okay?

[instrumental music]

[cell phone vibrating]

[charlie] dad's taking me out for dinner tonight.

He wants to congratulate me for joining the robotics team.

Isn't that nice?

Sometimes I think, like, he doesn't care about me,

But then he'll do something super-sweet like this.

Obviously, he's still, like, checking in on my life,

You know?

Mm-hmm.

What?

I just don't want him

To disappoint you.

[scoffs] I'm excited to have dinner with dad.

Why do you have to be so negative?

Your dad isn't always reliable.

Like, I'm not reliable?

You can't even trust me with ibuprofen.

I cut my hand the other day. It hurt like hell.

I looked everywhere for painkillers

And I couldn't find any. You know why?

They were all locked up. Safe from your screw-up daughter.

Oh, hon, come on, that is not--

I don't blame dad for wanting to get away from you.

Charlie!

[crickets chirping]

[cell phone chimes]

[instrumental music]

Hey, dad.

Just... Wondering if we're still on for dinner.

[music continues]

[upbeat music]

♪ I'm going going going on I'm at the door ♪

Charlie!

♪ so say goodbye ♪

[chuckles]

[sighs] oh.

[chuckles]

Just in time for an indoor walk.

Thanks, but no thanks. I don't, I don't smoke.

Really? Because that's not what I heard.

Uh, not, not anymore.

Oh, it, it's not actually weed.

It's synthetic. It's totally legal.

-Seriously? -Yeah.

I'm good.

It's too bad.

Mm.

Who invited you?

Matt?

Here's the thing about matt.

He doesn't actually like you. He likes projects.

[cell phone ringing]

[amber on phone] hey, hope you're having a great time

With your dad. Sorry about earlier.

My feelings about him shouldn't affect yours.

He is your dad. You should have a relationship.

[exhales sharply]

♪ I'm going going going on... ♪

[chuckling]

Actually, uh, I will take you up on that walk.

[exhales sharply]

[upbeat music]

-[coughing] -[laughs]

This is synthetic?

[coughs] it feels pretty real.

[music continues]

Your parents let you party like this?

They're out of town. Whole place to myself.

Unless you wanna keep me company.

-Hey. -You came.

Figured it'd be a nice welcome for charlie.

I'm welcome. Well-comed.

-You okay? -Yeah, I'm fantastic.

Uh, I'm just gonna grab you some water.

No, I'm fine. Dance with me.

Boo. I said I'm good.

-Yeah, either dance or go away. -Char--

Why did you come if you're gonna be so lame?

-[matt] charlie, just take-- -you heard her, matt.

[whispers] piss off.

Oh, my god, matt! You never come to these things.

Yeah. It's not really my scene.

-I'm gonna head out. -Well, that's no fun.

Sorry to disappoint.

[music continues]

[birds chirping]

Hey, sleepyhead.

It's almost 11:00.

How was dinner with your dad?

He bailed. Ahem.

Oh, hon, I'm sorry.

Why? You get to say I told you so.

That is not what I want.

Why don't we go grab some waffles?

Okay. Let me just take a shower.

[shower running]

[cell phone ringing]

[door opens]

Hello! Yeah. Okay.

[amber] sure. I'll be there.

Work?

Mm-hmm.

So what did you get up to last night?

Hung out with some friends.

-From robotics? -Yup.

Why don't you treat yourself to some waffles?

-I'll go grab my credit card. -I don't wanna eat alone.

So just order them in. You wanna use my app?

No. I don't. I wanted to eat with you.

-I have to work. -You always have to work.

You always end up bailing.

At least with dad, I know he's a flake.

But with you, I just keep hoping it will change.

Hon, I'm sorry.

But this place doesn't pay for itself and your new laptop--

I didn't ask for a stupid laptop!

[cell phone chimes]

[machine beeps]

[door shuts]

[dramatic music]

Looking for something to take the edge off?

Is this... You sell this here?

Yes. Spice is basically legal.

-Spice? -Spice, yeah. K2.

Synthetic cannabis. Whatever you wanna call it.

Do you have the one in a white package?

Uh, I don't think so. Sorry.

But, um, this one's my favorite.

Okay, I'll take it.

[machine beeps]

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have let lexi get in my head.

I'm just glad you got home safe.

I'm really embarrassed I got wasted.

That's not like me.

Anymore.

My dad just...

[sighs] but still, I acted like an ass.

I was probably being a little overprotective.

Um... Can I tell you something?

Um, uh...

A friend of mine committed suicide, uh,

Pretty much right when you started at bridgemond.

You know, I-I keep wondering

If I could have done something differently.

I mean, we didn't know each other well,

She-she-she came to the robotics club a few times,

But it just wasn't her thing, I-I guess, um...

Still it, it just feels like I, I should have sensed

Something was, was up, you know?

I-I know you've had some, some issues.

I-I don't wanna make the same mistake again.

So I-if you have stuff going on,

You-you can tell me.

It's just, you know, ahem...

Normal family stuff. Nothing big.

[amber] hi! Yeah. Did you have somewhere to be last night?

She's been doing so well,

But when you didn't show up for dinner, it...

[dave on phone] it what?

She's sensitive.

She needs support from both of us.

I'm worried that she's struggling again.

[dave] uh, don't-don't pin that on me, all right?

She spends all of her time with you.

If she's making bad choices,

I know where I'd point the finger.

[call disconnects]

I'm really sorry about your sister.

You know, I-if you need anything, let me know.

Poor hannah.

The sister of the girl I told you about.

Well, it's her first day back since she, uh...

So tragic.

You were buddies with her, right?

Why did she do it?

Um, uh, she was, she was feeling a lot of pressure.

I-I think she just felt like she couldn't live up to it...

From her parents?

Y-yeah, yeah. And other places.

What was the last thing you guys talked about?

Nice to see you, cunningham.

I have to say, you are a lot more fun than I thought.

[charlie scoffs]

Take the compliment. It's not like emmy's here to be offended.

Did you know her?

Emmy? Not really.

Well, we hung out a couple of times.

But she mostly stuck with the jocks.

[andrew] oh, your sister was the total package.

Smart, kind...

Ambitious.

Let's remember her like that.

[andrew] charlie?

We need to talk.

This conversation's gonna be better had in private, I think.

[dramatic music]

[door latches]

[sniffles]

I saw some concerning photos,

You at a party...

Where you seem pretty intoxicated.

You creep students on social media?

I promised your mother

I'd keep an eye on you.

This is just part of that promise.

You are aware that all club members

Are subject to random drug-testing, right?

Are you giving brad and lexi the same warning?

'cause they were at that party, too.

Brad and lexi don't have a history

Of substance abuse.

I'm just looking out for you.

Bridgemond has a zero tolerance policy

When it comes to drugs and alcohol.

If another staff member had seen

Those photos before I did,

You would likely already be suspended.

Uh, luckily, for you,

I'm on your side.

You know that, right?

Yeah. Good.

[machine whirring]

God, I knew your stupid programming wasn't gonna work.

I don't know what's happening, but I'm sure I can fix it.

We should go back to the old way.

At least we were closer to the target.

Just give charlie a chance to fix it.

She's the one who screwed it up.

-She had her chance. -Okay!

Okay. Let's just take ten.

We'll give it another go when we get back.

[laptop keys clacking]

Walk?

Yeah.

You're not worried about the random drug-testing?

K2 doesn't show up on tests.

-Really? -Yup. Really.

That's why it's my go-to.

Come on..

It'll help with the stress.

Okay.

[laptop keys clacking]

[exhales sharply] okay. I think I got it.

[machine whirring]

[applauding]

Nicely done.

Ah, I take credit for suggesting a walk.

[instrumental music]

[dramatic music]

I'm okay.

[sighs]

[music continues]

[indistinct chatter]

Hey, kiddo!

[breathing heavily]

[exhales sharply]

[breathing heavily]

[birds chirping]

[instrumental music]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[footsteps approaching]

Well, they certainly stuck you in an out-of-the-way corner.

-Didn't they? -I know.

I've been reading over your papers.

They're excellent, you don't ever present

The obvious argument, you consider every side

And reach nuanced conclusions.

I think you should join ap english.

Oh. Okay. Thanks.

You'd have to hand in one more essay to apply.

But I'm sure it would be a cinch for you,

And it would be great for college applications.

[chuckles] thanks, mrs. Ng.

-[door beeps] -[door shuts]

Hey. How did you like my recommendation?

It was terrible. I basically had a panic attack.

-I still feel like crap. -Oh. Hey.

You probably got a bad batch. You know...

It happens. It's not the brand.

I'll grab a blue pack this time. Thanks.

[card reader beeps]

[cell phone vibrating]

Oh.

-Hello? -[andrew] hi, ms. Russ.

This is andrew fell.

Charlie's guidance counselor.

Is everything okay?

Charlie skipped school today.

Uh, uh, I'll talk to her

As soon as she gets home.

I think that would be wise.

I-I saw some photos of her at a party

That have me, uh, concerned.

And I tried to open up the line of communication,

But she didn't seem too receptive.

-Thanks for letting me know. -Of course. Any time.

I'm here for you both. Buh-bye.

[dramatic music]

[music continues]

[automated message] hello, no one is available

To take your call.

Please leave a message after the tone.

-[voicemail beeps] -come home right now!

What is this?

-I don't know. -I found it in your trash can!

-[scoffs] you searched my room? -Mr. Fell called me.

And told me that you skipped school and went to a party.

-Charlie, stop! We need to talk. -What's the point?

You don't listen to anything I say!

Hey.

I just got in a stupid fight with my mom.

I had to get out. I didn't know where else to go.

[sighs]

[exhales sharply]

So...

What should we do now?

I have a suggestion.

-Uh... -[brad chuckles]

[chuckles] we could watch a movie.

We could.

But my suggestion's a little more... Fun.

Uh, I'm thinking I'm gonna head out.

Are you kidding me?

I don't like you like that.

[scoffs]

You come over crying,

Asking me to get you high.

How the hell do you think this ends?

[door opens, shuts]

[sobbing]

[sobbing]

[exhales sharply]

[door shuts]

Oh, god. Where have you been?

Oh, god. I was so worried.

I'm sorry, I should have texted. I...

I was just with matt and I fell asleep watching a movie.

You know that is not an excuse

To not tell me exactly where you are.

I know. I promise it won't happen again.

[dramatic music]

-And what's this? -It's not mine.

Do you think I'm an idiot? Charlie...

You have one opportunity right now to tell me the truth.

Mom, I swear, it's not mine.

Well, I'm sorry, but this is unacceptable.

You are grounded.

-Are you calling me a liar? -No!

You've put me in a position where I can't just

Take your word for things.

I've called your counselor, you're going back

To daily group sessions on top of the one-on-ones.

-Mom, that is so-- -no!

Even if this isn't yours,

You've broken my trust by skipping school.

So from now on I will be picking you up

As well as dropping you off,

And I will be checking in daily with mr. Fell.

So don't even think about lying about practices.

-[charlie scoffs] -uh, where are you going?

I have to write an essay. I was invited to join ap english.

Well, congratulations, but work in the kitchen, please.

I wanna keep an eye on you.

[charlie scoffs]

Wow. Brad told me what happened.

I can't believe you basically slept with him for drugs.

See, I always knew you were messed up,

But I didn't know you were practically a prostitute.

[instrumental music]

-[clears throat] -charlie. Perfect timing.

-Did you get that paper done? -Yeah, I...

-Is this it? -No!

I-I mean, yes.

But actually I, I-I just don't think it's very good.

-I'm sure it's excellent. -I really rushed it.

Can I just tweak it and hand it in later?

I hope I didn't push you.

I know you have a lot on your plate with robotics.

Oh, no. Uh, I'm excited.

I just wanna do one more pass.

Okay. Great.

But if you find you're having trouble keeping up,

Schedule a meeting with mr. Fell.

-He's the best. -[chuckles]

[dramatic music]

[andrew] charlie.

[scoffs] you stalking me now?

I'm just checking in.

I promised your mother I would.

Charlie, I'm here to help.

Don't make things more difficult than they need to be.

[school bell ringing]

[charlie] hey.

Uh, I just wanted to say I'm really sorry

About your sister.

Thanks.

Was she getting help before?

I know mr. Fell often speaks

With students who are struggling.

Yeah, she saw mr. Fell a few times.

Did she say she had any issues with him?

No. I don't think so.

But I didn't think she had any issues.

You know, she seemed happy and fine...

And then...

I'm really sorry.

It can cause mood swings, paranoia,

Even suicidal ideations.

She said it wasn't hers, right?

I want to give her the benefit of the doubt,

But this isn't the first thing I found.

Couple of days ago her clothes smelled like smoke

And I let it go

Because I-I didn't wanna push her without more proof.

Hey! You had my wages garnished? You're a real piece of work!

-You know that? -You gave me no choice.

-There's always a choice! -Dave, we talked about this--

[dave] no! You talked about this, and you nagged about it!

Okay, you need to calm down and step--

You need to mind your own business.

What, you got nothing to say, huh?

Yeah, well, that's rare for you, yeah.

How's it feel being so pathetic

You have to get your friends fight your battles for you, hm?

You'll regret this.

[dramatic music]

[charlie] what's going on?

Just a little random locker search.

Something we do from time to time to keep our students safe.

[charlie] I just need to get my stuff.

All clear.

[locker door shuts]

I got the rest of this side.

[andrew] yeah.

All clear.

My office, now.

[andrew] any guesses on what I found in your locker?

[exhales sharply] it's...

-It's legal. -That's a myth.

I bought it at a convenience store.

No, no, they keep changing the ingredients of k2

To stay one step ahead of the laws.

It's not legal. It's not safe.

And it's definitely not permitted

Here at bridgemond.

Now, if principal tanner had found this before I did,

You'd be expelled already.

Luckily for you, he didn't.

I did. And I think you're a good kid.

I think you're a good kid who made a bad choice.

As long as you promise me

That you're never gonna touch k2 again,

I think we can just keep this our little secret.

[intense music]

So what do you say?

Knowing you, just keep this our little secret?

I was hoping you'd feel that way.

Hey. Do you wanna grab a bite?

Ah, I can't.

Oh, right. You and brad, huh?

No! No. I'm...

I'm grounded and I have to go to this stupid counseling session.

Oh, well, all right. Another time, I guess.

Yeah, maybe.

I'll probably be grounded and in counseling

For the rest of my life, so...

-[cell phone ringing] -oh. One sec.

-Hey! -[dave] hey, charlie bean.

I just wanted to say I'm so sorry I missed dinner.

I had a little personal emergency.

-It's okay. -Your robotics tournament.

It-it's next week, right?

-I would love to come. -Really?

[dave] I... Look, I know I'm not always there in person,

But I'm always there in spirit, bean.

-I'd love if you came. -Awesome.

Uh, but is your mom gonna be there?

'cause she and I haven't been getting along so well.

I don't think we should be in the same room.

Oh.

Okay.

I've being doing some research on k2.

That stuff is serious.

It wasn't mine.

Charlie, you need to listen to me.

It can cause paranoia, violence--

I told you it wasn't mine!

God, dad's right. You are a total witch.

[sobbing]

-Mom... -Let me see.

[door shuts]

I'll hold on to these, if you're in a lot of pain,

Tell me, and I'll give you one.

The doctor prescribed them to me.

Yes, and as a doctor myself, I know that doesn't mean

They're totally safe.

Mom, I...

I'm sorry I called you a witch.

You're not. You're just looking out for me.

I just hate feeling like people are always checking up on me.

Especially mr. Fell.

We care about you and want you to feel supported.

-But mr. Fell-- -so if you don't miss...

Anymore counseling sessions

And you don't skip school, I'll loosen the reins.

-Okay, but... -[cell phone ringing]

Hello?

Yes. I'm aware she missed her counseling session today.

We had a minor emergency. But she'll be there tomorrow.

[exhales sharply]

[amber] uh, hold on. I'll check.

-[dramatic music] -[laptop keys clacking]

[laptop keys clacking]

How you doing?

Okay, I guess.

I don't mean to keep asking you about your sister, but...

I have a friend who's going through some things

And I, I don't wanna miss the signs.

Was... Was your sister smoking k2?

-What? -It's, um, synthetic cannabis.

It can cause suicidal thoughts.

-My sister didn't do drugs. -They sell it everywhere.

She might not have realized what it was.

I really don't think so.

But she hung out with brad corbett?

Yeah, a bit.

[machine whirring]

Hey. Did you tell hannah I made her sister commit suicide?

-What? No. -Really?

'cause she asked me a bunch of questions about k2.

When I asked her why, she told me what you said.

I wasn't trying to blame you, but k2

Is a lot more dangerous than you made it seem.

Spice isn't the problem, charlie. You are.

You're a slut and a screw-up, and you better be careful

Blaming other people for your problems.

It's a little present for you

To let you know how proud I am of you.

[chuckles]

[amber] so one's obviously for you

And one is obviously for me.

[charlie] thanks.

They're, they're great.

I'm really glad you found your place with the robotics club.

I booked the day of the tournament off work,

And I promise I will not say yes to any last-minute shifts.

Actually, dad's coming, and he doesn't want you there.

Well, I want to be there, so...

I never get to see dad. And he seemed really excited.

Can you, can you please just, like, not come?

So, yeah, he-he doesn't show up for anything

And then he finally decides to make an appearance

And-and he has a list of demands?

One request.

This is payback for me having his wages garnished.

Or maybe he really wants to come

And doesn't want to feel your judgment.

If you keep expecting people to screw up,

They're probably going to.

Okay, then.

[molly coughing]

Hey, you're back!

-A misunderstanding. -[scoffs] right.

No. A misunderstanding?

-Yeah, me, too. -I'm serious.

I'm doing great. Made a bunch of new friends.

I joined the robotics club. Doing ap english.

Come on, charlie.

We are both lifetime members of club screw-up.

[dramatic music]

[scoffs] I have better things to do than listen

To a bunch of losers blame drugs for their problems.

[door opens]

[dramatic music]

You have something to say?

[plastic cover rustling]

[card reader beeps]

[music continues]

[camera clicks]

[chuckles]

[cell phone ringing]

[voicemail beeps]

Charlie!

You cannot skip counseling!

[amber on phone] we had an agreement.

[amber on voicemail] hon, I'm not even mad anymore.

[amber sniffles] just, just tell me that you're okay.

[coughs]

[amber on voicemail] please tell me that you're okay.

[intense music]

[matt] charlie!

Charlie, you there?

Charlie, where are you?

Charlie!

Charlie. Charlie.

Hey, charlie.

-Hey. Are you okay? -What are you doing here?

Your, your mom, she went on your social media.

She, she posted she was, she was looking for you.

-What? -Yeah. She was...

[sighs] she was super worried. I saw your last selfie.

I recognized that. I just, I just came to check on you.

[matt panting]

[groans]

I don't wanna be your project.

Good, 'cause-'cause you're not.

Okay, you're my friend. I-I like you.

I'm sorry. Lexi said--

Yeah, lexi, lexi says a bunch of things.

Okay, you should probably just ignore her

Like, 90 percent of it.

Okay, sorry. She just, like-like, gets in my head.

Okay, if you, if you wanna let people in your head,

It should just be people who care about you.

What's going on?

I just feel a lot of pressure to win, I...

And my mom is, like, so excited about this scholarship.

And I thought that I fit in with the robotics team,

But now lexi and brad are, like, against me.

Well, I'm not.

I mean, have you tried talking to your mom about how you feel?

Yeah, she'd, she'd just tell me to check in with... Mr. Fell.

And he's creepy.

Creepy how?

[sighs] just like he says things that are inappropriate

And... He puts his hand on, like, my leg.

What?

[sighs] okay, um, that's, that's messed up.

Okay, we can, we can talk to principal tanner--

Just, just pretend that I'm normal?

Somebody who doesn't have, like, a ton of problems.

[exhales sharply] yeah.

Um, o-okay, on one condition.

Um, no more k2. Ever.

Okay.

-[door shuts] -[sighs]

Don't you ever do that to me again.

I'm really sorry. This was all my fault.

I-I needed help with the robot and I, I begged charlie

To skip her counseling session.

I know. I know. It's stupid. I g...

But this competition is really important,

And charlie is the best one on the team.

I-I promise it'll never happen again.

It better not.

Thanks for walking me home.

[instrumental music]

[door shuts]

Oh, come here.

I'm sorry for skipping session.

I really like matt,

And with counseling every day and being grounded,

There's no time to see him.

[chuckles] he seems like a good kid.

The best.

-You okay? -[clears throat] hm.

Just tired.

I think I'm gonna call it a night.

But I promise, I'll regain your trust.

I know you will, hon.

Go get some rest.

[breathing heavily]

Well, I guess the rumors are true.

Matt found you on the side of the road.

-You told lexi? She knew. -No.

Well, oh, I told her to lay off the k2.

Uh, she-she didn't listen... I-I...

I told her I had a friend, but I didn't, I didn't say your name.

Lexi's a lot of things, but she's not stupid. Why would yo--

Okay, I was just trying to protect her--

Well, you're supposed to be protecting me!

God, you really do have some kind of weird complex,

Don't you?

-[machine whirring] -[indistinct chatter]

I'm here to administer a drug test.

Matt, you're first. If you'll just follow mr. Tanner.

It won't show up. I promise.

You know, we never got tested before you joined.

This is what happens when you take pity on junkie losers!

[andrew] no! Girls! Girls, no!

Stop! Stop it! Stop it!

[lexi] it was all charlie's fault.

She's had it out for me

Since the day I arrived.

I can't get in trouble, mr. Fell.

My parents, uh--

Girls, I know this wasn't like you.

I don't want you to get in trouble any more than you do.

So if we just make up, I won't get principal tanner involved,

And we can just forget this whole thing ever happened.

[andrew] no.

Like you mean it. Hug.

I wanna know that we're all gonna get along here.

I know you wanna get along, too.

Tell principal tanner what happened.

I'll be happy to explain everything.

-Everything okay? -Yup.

[breathing heavily]

Come on, charlie. Talk to me.

I said I'm okay.

You know I've been thinking

And... I'd really like

To come to your tournament.

I promise to leave your dad alone.

I can sit in another section.

But I really wanna support you.

-[knocking on window] -[gasps]

Charlie got in a fight today.

You got in a fight?

-Yes, but-- -but?

Well...

I'd like to set up a meeting just to discuss the fight

And some other concerning behavior.

[scoffs]

Can you come by tomorrow after school, just to... Discuss?

Absolutely.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

-[whirring] -[indistinct chatter]

This is it. Last practice before the tournament.

All the drug tests have come back negative.

And also, ms. Ng will be taking over as your robotics coach.

-She'll be coming in shortly. -What?

That's bs. Why?

I'm not at liberty to say.

What did you do?

Ms. Ng is a total narc, you know that, right?

She's gonna watch us like a hawk.

Did you drag mr. Fell down with you?

We never had any problems until you showed up, you know that?

[matt] cool it, man.

[dramatic music]

[charlie gasps]

Oh, no, no, no.

[charlie sobbing]

[grunting, sobbing]

What's wrong, what's wrong, charlie?

-What's wrong, charlie? -Everything.

I don't need your help!

Not here.

When ms. Ng shows up, she'll check this area for sure.

I know what happened with mr. Fell.

And you did the right thing.

I mean, I always thought he was a little...

But I never had any proof,

And the rest of the team loved him, so...

Guess that's why we needed another girl.

[chuckles]

Look, I know I've been a...

'cause you come in and you're obviously really good

At programming, and all the guys

Love having a new girl around...

-And I just... -Yeah.

We all do things we're not proud of

Sometimes.

Come on. My car is just right over there.

She won't look over there.

[both chuckling]

[lexi sighs]

-More my style. -[chuckles]

Well, I hope you're happy.

Your screw-up daughter just got me fired.

[intense music]

[groaning]

Charlie?

Charlie? Charlie?

Oh, my god.

No, no, no, no. Please don't do this! Charlie!

Charlie, don't do this, please.

Oh, my god.

Said I was being too inappropriate,

Which is ridiculous.

She's a liar and an addict.

What did you just say about my daughter?

She's a screw-up.

An entitled little slut...

Don't you ever talk like that about my daughter!

You come around either of us again, I will call the cops!

Well, now I know where she gets it.

[tires screeching]

[panting]

[mumbling]

Oh, I'm sorry!

[cell phone ringing]

[amber on phone] mr. Fell just showed up here and...

Charlie, I am so sorry.

I love you.

[intense music]

I need some help here. Go get a stretcher.

[breathing heavily]

-[charlie] no! No... -Come on! Come on now.

-[grunting] -no, stay calm!

Stay calm! Calm down, girl. It's okay. I got you.

Just relax.

[monitor beeping]

[intense music]

[grunting]

Relax. Relax. It's okay. It's for your own good.

[charlie grunts]

[doctor] what did she take?

[amber] I found

Synthetic cannabis in her room.

-Could that really cause-- -yes.

[monitor beeping]

[doctor] she's resting now, but we'll need

To keep her continually sedated.

She's experiencing extreme toxicity.

Our best course of action is

A medically-induced coma

Until the acute symptoms subside.

[instrumental music]

[sniffles]

[sniffles] oh, sweetheart...

"shouted to her and the clamor rose loud.

Other shockheads came into sight.

It seemed the whole tribe was at home and feasting,

But the old woman dared not go on wreaking herself

On the child siss befriended...

[monitor beeping]

[sniffles] nevertheless..."

[sniffles]

[sighs]

[sniffles] I always tried to be strong for you.

I thought it was the right thing to do. But I struggle, too.

I make mistakes.

You tried to tell me about mr. Fell...

And I didn't listen.

And I should have.

I'm so sorry, charlie.

I love you so much.

I love you whether you're...

Whether you're winning tournaments...

Or waking up with a hangover.

[exhales sharply] I can't stand to see you like this.

[sobbing]

When you wake up...

We'll go for all-you-can-eat waffles.

We'll go book-shopping, and...

I won't even tease you about

Reading the same book a hundred times.

You can teach me how to program a robot.

Or try.

[sobbing]

I'm not as smart as you.

Brought some cozy new pajamas...

Charlie isn't showing signs of recovery.

But she's not getting worse.

She hasn't regained consciousness

Since we withdrew her induction drugs.

Plus, the longer she's on a ventilator,

The higher the risk of complications

And the worse her odds

Of a full recovery are.

It's been almost a month.

I think we should take her off.

Give her a chance to fight through on her own.

[sighs] this is a difficult decision.

Take some time, but not too long.

I wish I knew what you wanted.

[amber sobbing]

I think she'd wanna fight through.

Give herself the chance...

Even if it means that she might...

-Oh, god! -Hey.

Whatever you decide, I'm here.

[sighs] thanks.

-She's breathing. -[sobbing]

-Oh, my god. -Oh, my god.

Oh, you got this. You got this.

[sighs]

Oh.

[charlie] mom.

-Mom. -Oh, god.

Mom.

Mom.

[laughing]

[amber chuckles]

[amber] I have something for you.

It's a, a rare edition.

I thought it was time for a new story.

It's perfect.

Uh, lexi and hannah started an anti-drug campaign.

They're speaking at a bunch of schools.

-Guess you inspired them. -[scoffs]

Too bad I didn't inspire the team to win the tournament.

-Stop with the pressure. -I just feel bad.

I don't have a scholarship, I'm behind in school

And this place is really expensive.

I'm the adult. I worry about money.

[chuckles]

Fine.

Yes, money is a concern...

But your dad is catching up with child support.

And, you know, college isn't the only option.

I wanted you to go because I went.

But you're not me.

And there are so many alternatives,

Especially if you're into programming.

I've been looking at this, it's an advanced programming camp,

Like the one you did that summer.

Only, they offer an internship right out of the gate.

Matt suggested it to me.

[chuckles]

No pressure. Recovery comes first.

Thanks, mom.

Oh, honey, come on.

[charlie sobbing]

Thank you for having my back through everything.

I'm really lucky.

So am I.

[both laughing]

Um, I have one more surprise for you.

You up for a visitor?

[both laughing]

All right. Have fun. Be...

-Just have fun. -[charlie chuckles]

Hey.

Nice sweat suit.

Yeah, it's very normal teen with no issues.

Very.

Although, I do have a few issues.

But I'm working on them.

Oh, that's good. You know, I was really worried about you.

When you were in the hospital, I, you know, I barely slept.

-I'm sorry. -You didn't do anything wrong.

There's just, um, um, there's something

I have to get off my chest.

You know, when I said you, you, you weren't a project,

You were a friend, I-I lied.

[sighs] you're more than a friend, charlie.

I-I really like you.

And, uh, I-I-I feel like I have to...

You know, if I don't say that now, I'm gonna regret it.

So...

I'm sorry. This is just bad timing.

You're dealing with something right now and I...

[chuckles]

I really like you, too.

[instrumental music]

[playing "going gone" by steph copeland]