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I present to you
the Hamilton High cheer squad.

As you can see,
everybody loves them.

Hmm.

What, you're not a fan?

I don't get it.
They just scream and clap a lot.

There's a little more to it.

Oh, shoot. Sorry.

Were you a cheerleader
at your last school?

Oh, no.
I was in middle school.

I didn't make our
high school squad freshman year,

so I gave up.

- Hmm.
- I really miss it though.

What up, Hamilton High?

Welcome back
to another great year.

Don't forget.
If you want to be

a part of something
really special,

squad tryouts start today
after school right out here.

Whoo!

Ready?

You should do it.

- Try out?
- Yeah.

Pressure! Turn it up.

Defense, attack!

I bet it's way less competitive
than in the city,

plus you're the new kid.

It'll be your best shot
at a social life.

It would be pretty cool.

If it weren't for the "show the
new kid around" program,

I don't think anyone
would've talked to me today.

I'm happy I was picked
to show you around.

So what made you
move to Maplewood?

Most people don't switch schools
their junior year.

My dad's new wife
insisted we move here,

convinced him that it was
the best thing for us.

Defense, attack!

- Spirit! Yay!

Well, that pretty much
concludes the tour.

I gotta get to fifth period.
It's way across campus.

But it was great meeting you,

and we should eat lunch
together tomorrow.

Thanks, Blaire.
I really appreciate it.

And the only time
you smiled today

was when the cheer squad
came out.

You should try out.

Maybe.

Ohh!

I am so sorry about that.

No, that was totally on me.
I wasn't looking.

The Rivers. "Backwoods Bay."
Nice choice.

I can't believe you know
that song.

Yeah.

- I'm Cooper.
- Riley.

I think you're in
my biology class.

- Second period, right?
- I think you're right.

You're new here, yeah?

Yeah. I just moved to town
a few weeks ago.

Well, welcome to Hamilton...

Welcome to Hamilton.

- That was rude of them.
- They're not mean.

They just don't see anyone,
unless you're wearing

the green and white of the team
in the hallway, you know.

Noted.

I don't want to make you late.

I guess I'll see you tomorrow
at biology, yeah?

- Yeah.
- Cool.

Riley!

Riley, hi.

What are you doing here?

Well, I thought I would
surprise you with a ride and...

I don't know, I thought maybe
we could just go get some Froyo

and celebrate your first day.

Oh, that's nice of you,
but I'm good.

Are you sure? I know
how tough it is settling in,

and I just really wanna help.

Thanks for the offer.

I'm actually gonna be checking
out cheer squad tryouts.

That's great.
You'd be so good at that.

Why do you say that?

Your uplifting, positive energy.

I mean, that's what
cheer's all about.

Thanks for the confidence,

but I haven't cheered
in a few years.

Oh, well, it'll be like
riding a bike.

It would be nice to follow
in my mom's footsteps.

She cheered in high school.

Well, then it's in your DNA.

All right, well, I'm gonna go.

Okay, well, good luck, honey.

I can't wait to hear
all about it tonight.

Recruits will have
to learn a set of routines

from members
already on the squad.

They will cover all the skills

a Hamilton High cheerleader
must know.

At the end of next week,

recruits will showcase
those routines,

and the best of you
will make the team.

Keep in mind, we didn't have
many seniors last year,

so there are only
two spots open.

Do your best
and good luck to you all.

Oh, don't forget to turn in your
medical approval forms ASAP.

Six girls, two spots.
That's scary.

I'm not worried.

- I just moved here.
- Oh, me too!

And I was all-state
at my old high school.

Oh, um, I only cheered
in middle school.

Okay, girls, you ready?

Five, six, seven, eight.

Pressure. Turn it up.
Defense, attack.

Okay? Now one of you try.

Pressure. Turn it up.
Defense, attack.

Great! Nice arm work.

Okay. Uh, now your turn.

Pressure. Turn it up.

Defense, attack.

Pretty good. That was close.

But you have to
throw your head up higher

and really straighten your arms.

Okay.

Next?

Hmm.

Riley, that you?

Hey!

Amanda told me you tried out
for cheer. That's great!

Dad, please don't get
too excited.

Turns out I'm pretty rusty.

You know what? I know something
that'll cheer you up.

Amanda made a nice dinner.

Oh, cool.

Hmm? Hope you're hungry.

This is a lot
for the three of us.

Well, there's lots to celebrate.

Looks delicious, honey.

Far cry from the pasta
and waffles I used to serve us.

I never really minded
our pasta and waffles.

I've always wanted a family
to sit down to dinner with.

And now because of
the both of you, I have one.

So I want to hear everything.

I want to hear all about
tryouts and school.

Any cute boys?

I don't want to hear anything

about cute boys.

Well, I was just telling Dad

that tryouts weren't that great.

There's not that many spots
on the team,

and I'm nowhere near
good enough.

Well, it's only the first day,

so eat a good dinner,
get a good night's rest,

and maybe tomorrow
will be better.

I believe in you.

Have you met any nice people
at school?

Uh, the girl who showed me
around was nice... Blaire.

Oh, well, look at that.
You already made a new friend.

You know where I had lots
of friends though?

My old school back in Chicago,

before you convinced my dad
to get a job here.

Riley, Amanda didn't
convince me of anything.

I mean, she found me a good
opportunity, and I took it.

Better pay,
smaller class sizes for you,

and look at this house.

A lot bigger than that cramped
apartment we had in the city.

I liked our apartment.

I liked our lives.

Well, just think how great
this move will be

once you make the team.

If I make the team.

Oh, I have faith.
I have faith in you,

in this place,

and in our new family.

I know there's been
a lot of changes lately.

That is the understatement
of the century.

You know, I just wish
you'd give her a chance.

She really loves you.

Dad, she doesn't even know me.

Then open your heart to her.
Let her get to know you.

It's been you and I for so long.

I know it's gonna
take a little time.

You could try a little harder.

I liked it when it was just us.

Me too, but I also love Amanda.

She's made me happier than
I ever thought I could be.

You know, since, um...

since we lost your mom.

I just wish
marrying her so quickly

didn't also mean uprooting
our entire existence.

Riley, you know
you'll always be my priority.

My number one.

All I'm asking is
you give this place a chance.

If after a month or so
you're still miserable,

then we can maybe discuss
moving back.

Really?

Yes, but...

you have to give this town
and Amanda a chance.

Who knows? Maybe I'll actually
make the cheer team.

Now that's the spirit!

Since there were disruptions
during our first class,

I've decided
to assign lab partners

for the rest of the semester.

Please look for your name
at each station.

Howdy, partner.

Howdy back.

Between you and me,
if we're cutting anything open,

it's gonna be all you.

I'm not good with blood.

What makes you think I am?

You look tough.

No. In like a... secret
inner-strength type of way.

It's a compliment.

Okay, then I'll take it as such.

No.

What?

I take everything back.

You going out for cheer?

What's wrong with cheer?

It's a little attention-seeking,
don't you think?

I mean, "Oh, hey, look at me.

I'm good at throwing things
up in the air."

Um, I think
it's an empowering sport

that spreads motivation
and inspiration.

Are you trying out
for the actual team,

or are you writing
their bumper stickers?

You're the one yesterday
who said

I would be invisible
without a team.

What's wrong with
being invisible?

Except you're not,
and I can hear you talking.

Please listen up.

Our first lab will be

an introduction to the basics.

Please get out your textbooks
and turn to chapter one.

Okay, the important thing
to remember

is to stay on the count.

Ready?

One, two, three, four,

five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four,

five, six, seven, eight.

Keep trying.
You're getting in your head.

Okay, I'll show you
the next segment.

And one, two...

I'm gonna grab some water.

Okay. Three, four.

Nice.

Good. Wanna take it
from the top? All right.

Ready, one, two...

Five, six.

Okay.

And then seven, eight.

Good. Good job.

- Coach?
- Yeah.

Hi, I'm Amanda, Riley's mom.
Well, stepmom.

Hi, I'm Coach Toni.
Nice to meet you.

It's nice to meet you too.

We don't usually get many
observers during tryouts.

Well, I had a PTA meeting, so
I thought I would just come by

and see how it's going
with Riley.

I mean, do you think
she has a chance?

I really admire
Riley's work ethic.

Well, that didn't answer
my question.

We have a lot of talented girls
going out for limited spots.

You see Dee over there?

She got all-state
at her last school.

That's the bar being set.

Okay, I see.

All right.
Well, thank you.

Hmm.

Four, five, six, seven.

There's my handsome husband.

Hi, baby.

Are you okay?

- Truth?
- Yeah.

- I'm worried about Riley.
- Why?

Well, she's putting all her eggs
in that cheer basket.

What happens if she
doesn't make the team?

Oh, honey, don't even say that.

But she's been pretty miserable
since she got here.

You know, maybe the move
was a mistake.

Brian said if I ever want
to move back to Chicago,

there's a place for me there.

No. That's not gonna happen.

Okay.

Honey, I just think that we have
to give this a real chance.

You know, this town's way better
for Riley in the long run.

It's got better schools,
safer neighborhoods,

and she's so talented
and so special.

I mean, how could she
not make the team?

So very soon, she's gonna be
so busy on the squad,

she'll be nothing but happy.

Yeah, well, I hope you're right.

I am. You have to trust me.

I want nothing but the best
for us.

All of us.

Help, help, help.

You need a hand?

I got it.

Cheer tryouts
really kicking your butt.

You have no idea.

Muscles are sore
that I didn't even know I had.

Were all the girls nice
at least?

Yeah, for the most part.

Definitely stick
to their cliques though.

Hoping that changes
if I make the team.

We'll have to see.

What was that?

What was what?

That little head-not-smile
wave thing.

He's my bio partner.

That's not all
you want him to be.

- What the...
- What?

Why is she here?

Who's that?

My stepmom. I'll be back.

What are you doing here?

Oh, hi, honey.
Didn't I tell you?

I volunteered to make cookies
for the PTA bake sale.

I didn't know that
was a thing happening.

I just want to be
more involved in your life.

How nice of you.

Do you want one?

Thanks.

I'm gonna go.

Okay, well,
I'll see you tonight.

Have a good rest of your day.

- Excuse me.
- Oh, sure.

Can I help you?

Oh, hi. Yeah, I'm a volunteer
with the PTA for the bake sale,

and I cannot seem
to find the restroom.

Uh, it's down that hall
to the left.

- Oh, okay, great. Thank you.
- Sure.

Were you in traffic
this morning?

Oh, yes, it was a nightmare.

- Oh, Coach Toni.
- Oh, hi again.

Hi. Do you happen to know
where the bake sale is?

Right across the quad,
near the lunch tables.

- Thank you.
- Mm-hmm.

The goal of this lab
is to isolate and observe

the DNA of a strawberry.

See? We're starting with
something that doesn't bleed.

Still, it's very bloodlike
in color.

Cooper, are you afraid
of this strawberry?

No, but we do have to mush it up
in this plastic bag,

which is kinda gross.

Okay, I'll do that,
you fill out the lab report.

Oh, okay, so I get
the boring part.

Oh, no, I just don't want you
to get lightheaded

from all the strawberry juice.

Your last name is Morris?

Yeah.

Like Chloe the cheer captain?

That is my sister.

- Get out.
- I wish I could,

but we're biologically linked
for life.

So that's why
you're so anti-cheer.

I'm not anti-cheer.

I just think
it's a stupid sport.

That's being anti-cheer.

Fine.

I guess it's
a sibling jealousy thing.

I don't just want to be known
as Cooper, Chloe's brother.

So who do you want to be?

Cooper, that guy who has
great taste in music

and can shred pretty well
on the guitar.

Well, I can start thinking
of you that way, if you want.

I would appreciate that.

And you?

You want to be known
for being a cheerleader?

I just don't want to be
the weird new girl

who transferred her junior year,

so if cheer gets me there...

I don't see you that way.

Thanks.

Okay, ready to smash
this strawberry?

All you. Go nuts.

Hey, uh, do you think you can
help me with the leg extension?

I'm trying to get it perfect.

Sure. Okay,
it starts like this.

So you one, toe up.
Right?

Oh. Ah!

- I like that!
- Okay!

That was so good.

We have to work that
into our routine.

Hey, Dee, can we talk?

Uh, sure.

I was going over
the medical approval forms,

and there seems to be
a problem with yours.

Did my doctor not send it?

He sent it,
but he didn't sign off on you.

He says you have severe asthma

and doesn't clear you
to join any sports team.

What? That has to be
some kind of mistake.

Let's go give him a call.
We'll get to the bottom of it.

Let's give him a call.

Damn. She was a shoo-in.

She didn't seem like
she had asthma.

Let's hope it was a mistake.

Good run, guys. Great job.
Get some water.

- Well, that was annoying.
- Is everything okay?

Yeah. I called my doctor,
and he didn't send that form,

so there must've been a mix-up

with his staff
and another patient.

For a minute,
we were like, "Oh, no!"

You guys are so sweet.

We're serious.
One spot is totally yours.

But don't worry, guys.
One spot is still up for grabs.

Thanks for picking me up.

We did conditioning
most of practice,

so walking home
did not sound appealing.

Oh, are you kidding?
It's my pleasure.

Plus, it gives us a chance
to chitchat.

So conditioning, how was that?

Exhausting.

Oh, well, was everyone
able to keep up?

Yeah.

And all the recruits were there?

Yeah. Why do you ask?

Oh, no reason.
I just got here early,

and I thought I didn't see all
of you out on the track, so...

Dee had some issues with
her medical approval form.

Oh, that's terrible.

It's okay.
She cleared it right up.

Oh, well, that's good.

Yeah, for her.

Top girls made it pretty clear

that she has
one of the open spots,

which leaves one more.

Well, that doesn't seem fair.

I feel like if there was
a few more spots open,

I really could have had a shot.

You looked like you were having
so much fun out there.

I really was.

It sucks getting
a taste of it all,

knowing it could be ripped away.

Well, honey, there's still time.

You never know
what could happen.

Hmm. You girls
have had your fun.

It's time for some new blood.

Ahem.

Dr. Shaeffer.

Mallory!
We didn't have an appointment.

I've been trying to get in touch
with you for months.

You haven't returned my calls
or texts.

I know. I'm sorry.
I've been out of town.

Well, after the state you were
in the last time we talked,

I was very concerned.

Have a seat.

Thank you.

So are you all right?

Actually,
I've never been better.

- Really?
- Yeah.

It's like I have a...

like I have a whole new
lease on life.

Well, that's good to hear.

Thank you.

I know losing the person
that you love the most

can be hard to move on from.

I'm just a little surprised at
how different you suddenly seem.

Perhaps we should start up
the weekly sessions again.

Oh, no, that won't be necessary,
Dr. Shaeffer.

My heart's healed.
I've moved on.

And I won't be coming back
to the city again,

so I wanted to get my file
and any records you kept on me.

Well, we don't
have files anymore.

Everything's digital.

Oh, well,
a printout's fine then.

Sure. I'll get that for you
right now.

- Thank you.
- Relax.

Now, Mallory,

therapy isn't always
linear, okay?

My door is always open if
you feel like you're relapsing.

Trust me.

Everything's great now,

and I am gonna do
everything in my power

to make sure it stays that way.

Well, that's good to hear.

Thank you so much for this.

It's great to see you.

You too.

Have a good day.

- Yeah, but he's great.
- But it just makes him look...

Oh, my goodness!
I am so sorry.

I didn't even see you there.
Are you all right?

Yeah.

Oh, do you girls know about

the book drive the PTA is doing?

It's the third annual one
that they're doing.

Yeah, it's gonna be
really great.

- Anyway, you sure you're okay?
- Yeah.

- Again, I'm very sorry.
- Thanks.

- Have a great day.
- You too.

Bye.

- That was great!
- Oh, thanks.

- I've been practicing a lot.
- I can tell.

I'm just trying to get the
lead-up to the high-kick down.

I think if you bend your knees
more right after the turn,

it'll help.

Okay.

You're right.
Thanks for the tip.

For sure. I want us to end up
with the best team possible.

Yeah.

So do you think I have a shot?

Of course, of course.

There she is.

Ariel Clemens?

I need to check your bag,
please.

What? Why?

Do you have your bag with you?

Yeah.

Then please show it to me.

Go ahead, Ariel.

No. I want to know why first.

There was an anonymous tip
that you're carrying contraband.

But I don't.

Well, then this would be
really quick, won't it?

What... Are you even allowed
to look at my stuff?

Don't you need a warrant
for that?

You're a student
on school property,

so actually I don't.

This is so stupid.

Ariel, just do it.
Show them they're wrong.

Uh, remove the contents, please.

Okay, well, I hope you're ready
to look like a fool

because my dad is gonna
sue this school so hard!

Ariel, the sooner
we clear this up,

the sooner we can
get back to tryouts.

Erythropoietin. Do you have
a prescription for this?

That's not mine.

It's a performance
enhancement drug.

I swear! I swear I've never
seen those before.

It looks like
it's been prescribed,

but the name is missing.

Which means it could be stolen.

This is crazy!
Those aren't mine!

I don't even know
how that got in there!

Coach Toni...

I'm sorry, Ariel.

Rules are rules.

I have to suspend you from
the team until further notice.

- What?
- Oh, no.

Come on, kid.

- Wait.

So what does that mean?
Is she permanently off the team?

I don't know. Maybe.

Ariel Clemens? I never would've
figured her for the doping type.

Yeah, the whole thing
just seems really weird.

She was so adamant
the pills weren't hers.

Tiana started crying
after Ariel left,

convinced that the pills
were planted on her,

swearing she'd figure out
who did it.

It's a good thing though, right?
I mean, she's off the team.

That's one more spot
opening up to recruits.

The more I think about it,

the more I don't think
it helps me.

Two spots turns into three,

Dee is still a sure thing,

and two of the other recruits
are legacy.

Their sisters cheered
for Hamilton High,

so I'm pretty sure Coach Toni
is leaning towards them.

Oh, hey, I was just coming by

to see if you girls wanted
a late-night snack.

No. We're... We're good.

Okay, well, just let me know
if you need anything.

Good work, you two.

Remember Monday's quiz
on cell structure.

You're dismissed.

Right as I was riding
the high from our A,

she hits us with that.

We should study for it.

I plan to.

- I meant like together.
- Oh.

You wanna come over tomorrow?
I know it's Saturday...

Yes.

Was that too eager?

I don't have a Ferris wheel
in my backyard,

so maybe a little.

I'd love to.

Hey, babe.

Oh, hi, honey.

Apparently, Riley's off to
another friend's house tomorrow.

I think she's starting
to fit in.

Oh, I told you.

Except the smile on her face
made me think it was a boy.

Well, even better, right?

Well, as long as he doesn't,
you know, break her heart.

What's this?

Oh, I'm just brushing up
on my video editing skills.

Really? You're thinking about
going back to work?

Maybe that old marketing company
of yours needs a freelancer.

No. I am just
getting things ready,

so that I can edit together
some highlight reels

when Riley makes the team.

Really? That is
so sweet of you, honey.

Thank you.

Well, don't be too long.

I'll be there in a bit.

I can't believe
you made me cookies.

I mean, it was a lot of trouble.

I had to harvest the chocolate,
milk a cow, grow sugarcane.

Sounds like a lot of work.

Yeah, it was. And I mean,
I might have used this, but...

Well, they'll taste good
either way.

What smells so good?

Hey, Riley.

I didn't know you guys
knew each other.

- Lab partners.
- Just lab partners?

Because Daryl Wellington
was your lab partner last year,

and I don't remember
you making him cookies.

I'll have you know
Daryl Wellington

was gluten intolerant,

or I probably would have.

Well, I'll just grab one
and be on my way.

Good. Bye.

Did Riley tell you she has
a really good toe-touch?

Funny enough, Riley did not
tell me about her toe-touch.

Riley, how could you
keep this from me?

Sorry. I didn't think we were
quite on that level yet.

I'm serious. And if you just
perfected your round-offs,

you'd be unstoppable.

- Really?
- Totally.

I always have trouble
with the step-out at the end.

You have to hold in your core.
Do you want me to show you?

No. Our study date is not
getting hijacked by cheer.

Date? Yeah, study date.

What, you can't spare Riley
for like five seconds,

so I can show her something?

Fine, but make it quick.

Come on.

Hey, girls,
welcome to tailgate party!

She was pretty nice about it
and really helped my form out.

Okay, but skip to the good part.

Then did you and Cooper
hang out?

We studied for bio,
if that's what you're asking.

- Just study?
- Yes.

- Oh, my God.
- Can you believe this?

Hey, girls,
welcome to tailgate party!

This is unbelievable.

Hey, everything okay?

Tiana's in with Principal Baker
getting suspended,

maybe expelled.

Why?

Coach Toni and a few other
cheer parents

got this in their email
last night.

Hey, girls,
welcome to tailgate party!

Do you know who sent this?

We don't know.

I've known Tiana and Ariel
since there were five.

There's no way they're both
going out partying

and not telling me.

So you think the video
might be a fake?

I can't tell.

But how did someone just happen
to find a video of them partying

right after Ariel got busted
for having those pills?

Either I don't know my best
friends like I thought I did,

or something really sketchy
is going on.

I am beyond devastated

that now two
of our top cheerleaders

have sacrificed their cheer
careers and personal reputations

for what,
to run a little faster,

to let loose on the weekends?

Hamilton High athletes
are known for their integrity.

And now this.

With all due respect,
Coach Toni,

I believe Ariel and Tiana

when they say
that they're innocent.

I wish I could take them both
at their word,

but the evidence
is stacked against them,

since we all witnessed
the pills found on Ariel,

and on top of that,
both she and Tiana

were blatantly caught
drinking and partying.

I have no choice

but to permanently remove them
from the team.

Hey, honey,
your dad has to work late,

so we are gonna have
an early dinner.

Uh, thanks, but I'm not hungry.

Oh, you have to eat.
You've worked hard.

Please? I made your favorite:
Spaghetti Bolognese.

Okay, sure.

Good. Well, have a seat.

Are you feeling okay?

Yeah, I feel fine.

It's just two girls got kicked
off the team this past week.

Oh, wow. Really?

Yeah, and apparently for things
really out of character,

at least according
to the other girls.

Well, the bright side is

now there's more spots open
for you recruits.

Yeah, but I don't want
to make the team

because other girls
might have been sabotaged.

Have you considered
that these girls

might be guilty of
what they're being accused of?

Yes, but it still feels weird.

Sometimes we don't really know

what's going on
in someone else's life.

They may seem perfectly fine
on the outside,

but inside,
struggling with their demons.

I mean, keeping steroids
in your purse,

raging on the weekends
in secret?

Yeah, honey,
that's what people do

when they're
crying out for help.

Can I share something
really personal with you?

Sure.

Before I met your dad,
I was in love with someone else,

and his name was Tim.

We worked together at the same
marketing firm back in Chicago,

and we were crazy
about each other.

We talked about our future and
getting married, having kids,

even what our house
would look like.

He promised me the world,

and I was the happiest
I'd ever been.

Then one day,
Tim didn't show up for work.

No call, no email,
and I was so worried.

I kept calling
and calling and calling.

And then a police officer
came to the office

and broke the news to us that...

that he was dead.

He, uh, he committed suicide.

I'm so sorry.

I had no idea
how much pain he was in.

I thought we were happy.

I thought he was happy.

And then in a blink of an eye,
he was gone.

Our future was gone.
My life...

Flipped upside-down?

Yeah.

I know what it's like
to lose someone you love.

My point, Riley,
is people have secrets,

and you don't really know what's
going on in someone else's mind.

We only know
what people let us know.

I'll get it.

Hey.

- Hi.
- Sorry to just drop by.

I was wondering if you wanted
to go get ice cream.

I would've called,
but I was in the neighborhood.

The guitar shop around the
corner was having a sale, so...

Riley, who is it?

Oh, this is Cooper.
He's in my biology class.

Ah. Hi, Cooper.

Hi. Nice to meet you, uh...

Mrs. Dillon.

Mrs. Dillon.

So... what brings you by?

Oh, I was wondering if Riley
wanted to go to ice cream.

I'll get my jacket.

Uh, could you excuse us
for a second, please?

- Sure.
- Thanks.

Are you sure
this is a good idea?

What do you mean?

Well, boys like him
often lead to heartbreak,

and I don't want you
to have another reason

for hating this place.

Cooper's a good guy.
Trust me.

He's the only reason
I'm okay with this town.

Okay, but be careful.

We're just getting ice cream.

Have fun.

You're kidding me.

No. I designed an ice cream
tattoo in the first grade,

and I told my parents
as soon as I turned 18,

I was gonna get it.

So are you going to?

I don't want to let
my first grade self down,

but I also wasn't
that good at drawing,

and I don't really want
to get a tattoo

of a long shape
with a round top.

- Fair enough.
- What about you?

Any tattoos on your horizon?

Yeah. I always wanted
to get a daisy on my shoulder

or above my heart.

It was my mom's name.

Oh. I thought that was your mom
at your house today.

No. No, no, no.
My mom died when I was little.

That was Amanda, my stepmom,

which still feels
really weird to say.

I still think of her
as this random woman my dad met

after she rear-ended him.

Sounds like you're not a fan.

It all happened really fast.

It was me and my dad for years,

and then she literally
crashed into our lives,

convinced him to get married
within months,

get a new job and move here.

So no, not a big fan.

That's a lot to go through
in a short amount of time.

Kinda feel bad though.

Sounds like maybe
she's been through a lot too.

I guess I should
cut her some slack.

I'm so sorry.
I did not mean

for this to turn into
Riley's ice cream therapy.

No. I like hearing about you
and your life.

- And I kind of like Amanda.
- Really?

Yeah. I mean, it sounds like
she's the reason you moved here,

and now you're my life.

She can't be all that bad.

Five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five,
six, seven, eight.

Oh, my God! You nailed it!

All thanks to you.

Nah, I just polished
what was already there.

Good job, Riley.

I can tell you're
putting your all into this.

I'm looking forward to seeing
all your routines on Friday.

Thanks.

Coach, any word
on the investigation

with Ariel and Tiana?
The more I think about it,

the more it just
doesn't make sense.

Look, Chloe, I, of all people,

want there to be a different
explanation for their behavior,

but sometimes things are
exactly as they seemed.

The good news is there's some
great incoming talent,

and with you as captain,

I'm looking forward
to the team we put together.

I'm still not convinced.

Great work, girls.

The decision will be
even harder this year.

Hydrate and rest up.

Only two days
until decision day.

Do you want a ride home?

Really?
Yeah, that would be great.

Of course.
We're practically teammates.

Okay, so be real.

You're super into
my brother, right?

Why? Did he say something?

Oh, come on!
Look at that smile!

Yeah, okay, I'm pretty into him.

I knew it.

And him being anti-cheer?

Everyone has flaws.

Fair enough.

Well, just don't
break his heart.

Hey, I won't if he won't.

Oh, it's the house up here
on the left.

Oh, please don't come over here.

Hey, girls!

Hey, Amanda, this is Chloe.

Hi, Chloe, nice to meet you.

Ride home from
the captain of the squad.

That's gotta be a good sign.

- Amanda!
- I'm sorry.

I'm just so excited.
How's Riley doing?

Most improved, for sure.

Well, maybe she'll get
one of the three spots.

Or is it four now?

Actually, I'm holding out hope

that this Ariel and Tiana
situation will be cleared up.

Oh, okay.

Yeah, I'm not taking this
lying down.

I know those girls.

Something isn't right.

Uh, well,
thanks for the ride, Chloe.

You know what, Chloe? I was
just about to make smoothies,

if you want to come in
and join us.

I could go for a smoothie.

Oh, great. I just got
some fresh goji berries.

You have a really nice house.

Oh, thanks, hon.

It's one of the reasons why I
wanted to move out of the city.

You know, a lot more space.
Right, Riley?

Let me get some ice.

Oh, that's not gonna be enough.

I'm going to go
to the garage freezer

and grab the ice from there.

- Do you want me to?
- Oh, no, it's okay.

You girls just sit
and chat and relax.

I'll be right back.

- She's a bit...
- Yeah.

Trust me. Say no more.

She's nice though.

Yeah, but it's
the kind of nice that...

It just sometimes
comes across fake.

Or someone really trying.

So do you really think
Ariel and Tiana can come back?

Totally. I'm not giving up
like Coach Toni.

But don't worry.

I still think you have
a good shot at the team too.

Oh, yeah. No, I wasn't even
thinking about that.

Okay. The key to this is

making sure you put the honey
on top of the ice.

Would you mind
if we went out back

and practiced the routines
maybe?

Of course.

Sorry for keeping you so late.

Thanks for the extra help
with the cheers.

- Thanks for the extra smoothie.
- That's all Amanda.

I'll see you tomorrow. Oh!

And I'll say hi
to my brother for you.

Read my mind.

No, no, no, no.

Damn it!

Cooper.

I came as soon as
I got your text.

What's going on?
Is she okay?

We don't know yet.
It's bad.

She could be paralyzed.

My parents are talking
to the doctor right now.

She's about to go into surgery.

My God. Cooper,
I don't know what to say.

Just wait with me.

Of course.

Riley Dillon?

Yes?

And you must be Cooper Morris.

I just spoke with your parents
outside the O.R.

My name is Detective Sanchez,

and after a preliminary check
of Chloe's vehicle,

I've been tasked
with investigating

the circumstances
of the accident.

Riley, when you get a chance,

will you and a parent
or guardian

come down to the station?

I just have a few questions
for you.

You can ask me anything now.

Might be better to have
a parent with you.

I don't understand. Why?

What do you mean, "investigating
the circumstances?"

After a quick diagnostic
of the car,

it looks like Chloe's
brakes malfunctioned.

They may have been
tampered with.

Chloe couldn't stop her car.

Based on her phone records,

you were the last person
with her before the accident.

She gave me a ride home.
Her car seemed totally fine.

Which is why I need to ask you
some more questions.

Ask me now.

Okay.

Can you walk me through
your ride home?

Yeah. We were at cheer tryouts.

She offered me a ride.
I accepted.

She dropped me off at home.

My stepmom invited us in
for smoothies.

We talked and practiced
cheer routines, then she left.

So both of you were trying out

for the high school
cheerleading team?

I am. Chloe's already
on the team. She's captain.

And is Chloe in charge of
deciding who makes the team?

No. Um, I think the coach
has the final say.

And you and Chloe,
you were on good terms?

Yeah, of course.

These teams, I mean,
they can get pretty competitive.

Was that a question?

People will do almost
anything to get on 'em.

What are you implying?

Nothing at all.

We're still examining
Chloe's car.

We'll know more
when that's finished.

I'll be in touch
if I have any more questions.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Cooper.

You didn't tell me
she gave you a ride home.

Yeah. She was being nice.

Be honest with me.

You had nothing to do
with this, right?

Of course not. I can't believe
you would even think that.

Well, it does seem strange.

You trying to make the team,
we start getting close,

which leads to you
spending time with Chloe.

Are you being serious right now?

Cooper, it's me.
I would never do this.

Just tell me.

Did you even like me?

Or were you just trying
to get on the team?

I like you. A lot.

I think I need to be
with my parents in the O.R.

Cooper, don't do this.

I just need some time.

Hey, are you okay?
You don't look so good.

Blaire, tell me I'm crazy

and not everyone is
looking at me and whispering.

So what exactly happened?

They think someone
cut Chloe's brakes,

and word travels fast
that I'm the prime suspect,

even the police think so.

I have no idea how this happened
or who did it,

so what am I supposed to do now?

Just take a deep breath.
They'll figure it out.

Looks like you single-handedly
opened up three more spots.

Three?

So now everybody thinks

Ariel and Tiana
are somehow my fault too?

You have to admit,
this is kinda odd.

You believe me, right?

I should get to class.

Riley, is that you?

I'm going to my room.

You're home early, honey.

Hey, honey, are you okay?

Oh, my... Okay.

Does this have something to do
with your friend you visited

at the hospital last night?

What's going on?

They all think I did it.

What do you mean?
You did what?

Someone cut Chloe's brakes,

and the whole school thinks I
did it just to get on the team,

not to mention they all think
Ariel and Tiana

were somehow my fault too.

Slow down, slow down. Did they
actually say this to you?

Not directly, but in their
questions and their looks.

And Detective Sanchez
pretty much said I did it

right in front of Cooper.

Detective Sanchez?
The police are involved?

Yes, and apparently
I'm the prime suspect.

It's a nightmare.

Okay, this has gotta be
just a big misunderstanding.

Once they look into this,
they're gonna find out

you had nothing at all
to do with it.

Honey, what about tryouts?

Tryouts?
Are you serious, Amanda?

People think
I tried to kill a girl,

and you're asking me
about tryouts?

Riley, please.
Don't take this out on Amanda.

I need some air.
I'm going for a walk.

I don't know. Maybe we should
look into getting a lawyer.

No, honey, I don't think
we need a lawyer.

I'm sure it's what you said.
It's a misunderstanding.

Don't worry.
I'll figure something out, okay?

- Okay.
- Okay?

- Hope so.
- I will.

Hey, Mama, how was your day?

Bueno.

Oh, good. After yesterday,
I thought maybe you hated me.

That doesn't matter.

I mean, it does matter,

but that's why I need your help.

I don't have a car,
and I need a ride to Chicago,

like right now.

- Is this about Chloe?
- Kind of.

I'll explain everything
on the way.

I'm really sorry, Riley,
but I can't leave.

I have a robotics competition
at00,

and there's no way
we'd be back by then.

It's okay. Um...

I'll think of something else.

Are you okay?

No, I'm not.

Cooper.

- Wait, please.

I'm scared.

I need your help.

You're scared?

I think I know who hurt Chloe.

And if I'm right,
I'm in serious danger.

Who?

My stepmom.

What? Why?

I don't have
all the information yet.

Why do you need me?

I need a ride to Chicago
right now.

The quicker I figure this out,
the better.

Okay, let's go.

Where Chloe was parked in front
of my house before her accident,

there was
a puddle of brake fluid.

I mean, we were in the backyard
practicing cheers for a while.

Who knows what Amanda was up to?

Why would Amanda sneak away
to cut my sister's brakes?

I think she thought
she was helping me.

Oh, God.

I mean, she clearly wanted me
on the cheer team at any cost.

I have no idea why.

I really don't know
anything about her,

and everything I'm finding out
just doesn't make sense.

This is it.
His wife lives here.

- Here?
- Yeah.

We don't wanna buy it, and
we're fine with our religion.

We're not solicitors.

Well, I can't... Settle down!

I can't do anything
about the noise right now.

- It's not that either.
- Okay.

We're here to ask
about your late husband, Tim.

Who are you?

Do you know an Amanda Barkley?

No.

Do you know who this woman is?

Yeah, come inside.

That's Mallory Rivers.

She's the woman
who killed my husband.

She married my dad,
except she goes by Amanda now.

So your husband
didn't kill himself.

No, no, of course not.
I know the cops say that,

based off the other driver's
testimony,

but I don't buy it.

So what happened?

Mallory was sleeping
with my husband.

They had an affair.
They were working together.

When I found out,

I told him that if he didn't
break things off,

that I'd take the kids
and leave.

He tried to end it,
but she was obsessed with him,

started stalking him.

She was just desperate
to get him back.

I would see her car
parked outside our house.

She had it stuck in her head

that I was the only reason
they weren't together.

If she loved him so much,
why'd she kill him?

She meant to kill me.

The morning Tim died,
we decided to swap cars

'cause I needed more
trunk space for a work project.

But I think Mallory
did something to his car.

The other driver
that survived the crash,

he said that Tim was driving
100 toward him.

Said he didn't even
try and slow down.

So the cops ruled it a suicide.

But I know my Tim.

He would never leave his kids
like that.

Did they examine the car?

It was so wrecked,
they moved it to a junkyard.

Suicide isn't covered
in life insurance.

So I lost everything.

We had to move here.

So trust me when I tell you

every day I work
to prove my theory

that that bitch did it.

I even hired a P.I.
with what I had left.

But she left town.

At least now I know
where she went.

I'm so sorry all this
happened to you.

She's dangerous.

Do you understand?

She will do anything
to get what she wants.

- Do you believe her?
- I think so.

I mean, why would she lie
about any of that?

Maybe to make sense
of her husband's death.

I always had a pit in my stomach
about Amanda.

Something was off.

That's why she wanted
to move so bad.

Maybe she knew
Sarah was onto her.

She was scared she'd get caught.

Why would she be so desperate
for you to make the team?

Because if I made the team,

my dad wouldn't have a reason
to move us back.

Back to the city
where she committed murder.

What do we do now?

I have to talk to my dad.

Hey, Ri.
You're home later than usual.

You know
you're supposed to call.

Sorry. Is Amanda here?

No. She's at a PTA meeting.

I swear,
that woman's trying to win

stepmom of the year
or something.

Dad, I don't think Amanda is
who she says she is.

Oh, really?
And who would she be?

A woman named Mallory Rivers,
who might have murdered someone.

Honey, is this
a joke or something?

'Cause it's not very funny.

I'm not joking.
I just drove to Chicago

and talked to a woman
named Sarah Anders.

Her husband Tim
was having an affair

with a woman named Mallory,

who, when I showed
a picture of Amanda,

she identified her as Mallory.

Her husband died
in a car accident,

and she thinks Mallory
did something to her car,

hoping to hurt her
and instead killed Tim.

Honey, are you feeling okay?

Dad, Amanda might be dangerous.

I think she wanted me
on the cheer team so bad

that she did those awful things
to those other girls,

including cutting
Chloe's brakes.

I'm having a hard time thinking
Amanda would hurt anyone.

Do you have any proof
outside this woman's ramblings?

They're not ramblings.

Amanda told me that she was with
a guy named Tim that died,

but it seems like
there's more to it.

Did she ever
talk to you about him?

- No.
- Did she mention

she used to go
by a different name?

No, honey, but I'm going to talk
to Amanda when she gets home.

No! Not yet.

Why not? Best thing to do
in a situation like this

is get everything
out in the open.

Dad, I don't know
what she's capable of.

You know, Riley, I know
you've struggled with Amanda,

and I know you're having
a really difficult time

with all these things
that have happened lately,

so I think, I think
you might be overreacting.

Okay? Don't worry.

I'm gonna talk to Amanda.
Everything's gonna be okay.

I hope you're not
falling asleep without me.

No, no.

No, I'm, uh,
I'm glad you're home.

How was your day?

Oh, interesting, interesting.

Riley came home making some
very disturbing accusations.

Like what?

Well, she seems to think
that you...

murdered an ex-boyfriend
named Tim or something.

What? Why would she
say something like that?

Well, she mentioned
that she drove to Chicago,

and she talked to a woman

whose husband was murdered
in a car crash

and who was convinced that you
used to go by a different name.

- Riley said all this.
- She did.

I hope she's not on something.

What do you mean,
"on something?"

Just teens these days
deal with pressure differently,

and for Riley to make up
a story like that, honey?

Yeah, yeah.

Okay, so none of this
ever happened.

You never went
by a different name?

My mom used to call me Mandy
when I was younger.

Does that count?

Babe, I think Riley has just
been through a lot lately,

and she's just trying
to make sense of everything

that's been going on with cheer
and her friend's accident.

She just wants an answer
that makes sense.

Yeah, I think
you're probably right.

I know I'm right.

Amanda?

You ungrateful little bitch.

I'm trying to help you.

You're hurting people.

I've worked really hard
to get this new life,

and I want you to understand

that I will stop at nothing
to keep it.

Do you understand
what I'm saying?

Good.

Then can I get
an "I'm sorry, Amanda?"

I'm sorry, Amanda.

Good girl.

Sweet dreams.

Oh, God. And she was
just standing over you?

The look in her eyes,
I've never been more afraid.

She threatened you.
We should go to the police.

And tell them what?

My own dad
didn't even believe me.

And you know, yeah,

when you blurt it all out,
it sounds really crazy.

We need proof.

So let's get proof.

I don't know where to start.

Let's retrace all her actions.

First she targeted Ariel, right?

Yes, with the steroids.

Okay, well, she had to get
those pills from somewhere.

Didn't you say they looked like
they were prescribed?

What kind of car does she drive?
Is it old or new?

My dad bought her a brand-new
SUV for her wedding gift.

Good. Go through
her GPS history.

Check all the places she's been,

especially around the time
those pills showed up.

- I'll go right now.
- I'll go with you.

No, you don't have to.

You need to be with Chloe.

I can't pace around the hospital
waiting room anymore.

I want to make sure you're okay.

If this leads us nowhere,
we're back to square one.

I'll look into that
partying video,

see if there's any way
to tell if it's a fake.

Thank you so much.

Her car's in the garage,

but if I go inside,
she'll hear me,

same if I open it
from the outside.

Does she ever go out?
Groceries?

I don't know.
I honestly tried to learn

as little about her as possible.

- Okay, I got the spare keys.

Oh, damn it.

Are you getting all this?

Hold on. I'm typing
as fast as I can.

- Did you hear that?

- She's back already?

The address says
it's right here.

This is just an office building.

Psychiatrist.

Maybe she's getting help.

Yeah, if that's the case,
he's doing a great job.

Oh, hi. Uh, may I help you?

We're closed.
Everyone's gone for the day.

Did you have an appointment?

Uh, no, we're not here
for an appointment.

I think my stepmom came
and saw you recently.

Do you know this woman?

I'm really not at liberty
to discuss my patients.

So she is one of your patients.

What is this about?

I think Amanda,
or rather Mallory...

We think Mallory might have
come in possession of...

Erythropoietin.

Which is a prescribed medication

that can also be used
as a sports steroid.

I need to know where she got it.
Did you prescribe it to her?

No, of course not.
I would never...

I can't discuss this.

You both should leave.

There's a prescription missing,
isn't there?

We know she saw you last week.

I don't want to have
to tell you again. Time to go.

We need help proving
how she got those pills.

I'm not gonna ask you again.

She's a killer, you know that?
You're protecting a killer.

I'm calling security.

Come on, Riley.
Let's just go.

What do we do now?

Is there a way to trace
the prescription

to the pharmacy
she got it filled at?

Maybe they got her on like
the surveillance camera?

Maybe, but I don't think
she would go

to a pharmacy in Maplewood.

If anything, we need to check
her GPS history

for around here first.

Okay.

Hi, Riley, it's Dad again.

Um, it's getting pretty late,

and I haven't
heard from you at all.

Are you with Amanda?
Friends?

Please call me.

Hi, Amanda.
I'm just checking in.

No one's been here
since I got home,

and there's like no notes,
no messages.

Riley's not picking up,
and you're not picking up,

so I am wondering
where the heck everybody is.

Hello?

Hello, Blaire?

This is James Dillon.
I'm Riley's dad.

- Oh, hey.
- Is Riley with you?

I haven't seen her since I got
home, haven't heard from her,

and she's not responding
to calls or texts.

Um, yeah, no, she's not here.

Last I talked to her,

she and Cooper went to go
look into something.

Hmm. Look into what?

They went to
look into all the places

your wife has been
in the past week.

Mr. Dillon, is your wife
computer savvy?

I-I guess.
She used to create videos

for her old marketing company.

She created a deep fake video

to get Tiana and Ariel
kicked off the team.

What?

- Blaire?
- Amanda took Riley!

What do you mean?
Took her where?

Cooper just texted me,
and they were together,

and they were attacked,
and it was Amanda.

Okay, um, Blaire, uh...

can you track Riley
on your phone?

Yeah, but I think
we should call the cops.

Please. I just need
to find Riley.

Let me check something.

According to Find-Ur-Friends,

her phone was last located
off of Route 34,

near Rooters Farm.

Thanks.

Wait! Should we call the pol...

Mr. Dillon!

Look, I really don't
have time for this.

I'm Detective Sanchez,
and this is about your daughter.

She left a very threatening
note on my car,

saying that unless I stopped
looking at her

as a suspect
in Chloe's accident,

something's gonna happen
to my mother.

That can't be.
Riley would never do that.

She's not totally clueless

because she made sure
not to leave her prints on it.

That's not Riley's handwriting.

That's my wife Amanda's.

Riley was right.
I have to go.

- Sanchez.

Detective Sanchez?
This is Blaire.

I'm a friend of Riley Dillon.

Please let me go.

I can't.

Yes, you can.
Please, Mallory.

My name is Amanda.

Amanda, you don't have
to do this.

You know what?

I told you to stop,
and you didn't.

And now I know you won't,
so I can't have that.

I won't tell anyone.

- I promise.
- Oh, it's too late for that.

Don't do this.

Do you want to know
the saddest part of all this is?

Is if you were just a little bit
better at cheerleading,

none of this would've happened.

You would've made the team
on your own,

you would've been happy
with this move,

your dad would've been
satisfied,

and we could've all lived
happily ever after together

as a loving family,

and that's all I ever wanted.

You murdered someone!

Out of love.

They'll figure this out.
You can't run from this.

You can't hide behind
my dad and me forever.

Definitely not behind you.

And your dad and I
will go somewhere else.

Maybe abroad.

And I'll help him get over
losing you,

and perhaps we'll have
kids of our own.

You're deranged.
You need help.

Oh, I'm helping myself.

I didn't want it
to end like this, honey.

I really did want
to be your mom,

and I really did want you
to make the team.

Yeah, so my dad didn't
take us back to the place

where you committed murder.

Goodbye, Riley.

I'll take very good care
of your daddy.

Riley! Are you there?

Riley, is that you?

Riley!

Riley, honey.

Honey, wake up.

Wake up.

Honey, please.

Dad! Dad!

- It's okay.
- Amanda! Amanda!

- I got you.
- Amanda!

I know, I know.

Police! Hands up!

So much for
my happily ever after.

Yay!

That was great.

Thanks.
I'm just happy to be here.

I'm happy you're here.

Me too.

Look, um,
no matter what happens,

if I make the team or not,

I really hope
we could still be friends.

Just because your crazy stepmom
tried to kill me

doesn't mean that
we can't be friends.

And for what it's worth,
I hope to make the team too.

Ex-stepmom.