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[theme music]

[indistinct chatter]

I'll be back. I am free!

[screaming]

No!

[laughing]

[engine revving]

[dramatic music]

[rock music]

So ends another wasted shift.

Let's eat.

We have three minutes or we're gonna have to eat

this junk on our own time.

What about the old man?

No sweat, he never shows at night.

Not since the shooting.

- He's not coming. Trust me. - How do you know?

He gave me the keys.

Told me to lock up before midnight.

You know, someday

I'm gonna have my own private chef

and I am not eating lousy French fries.

Is that what it's all about to you, chef?

Yeah, sure.

And yachts, mansions, stock portfolios.

I'm a guy with easy wants.

A man of the people.

So, uh, what's at the end of the rainbow for you?

Muscle car.

A what?

Wheels, transportation, mobility.

Ticket to the human race.

Machine dreams, huh?

You are a total motor-head.

Pick up a PC.

Get yourself a scholarship, my man.

Oh, yeah, I'm the only senior in Springwood High

who lost his bicycle in the senior lot.

First things first.

[music continues]

Hey, beefy boy.

Alex..

'..the usual.'

Sure, John.

Hey, today, okay, hotshot.

Right, John.

Uh, new wheels?

No, just the new paint job.

It's hot.

It's definitely hot.

I know.

Keep the change.

Thanks.

- Hi, Connie. - Yeah.

More like goodbye.

Looking good, Connie.

Almost good enough to put on a bun.

Oh-hoo, you're an animal, Ricky.

Yeah, but I get a good burger.

[chuckles] Congratulate me.

I got into Springwood College, full scholarship.

Well, I mean, the letter comes tomorrow

but the welcoming committe just told me.

I'm on my way.

How about we go somewhere and celebrate?

Say, uh, the overlook?

Mmm!

My, my.

What you have in mind, beefy boy?

[engine revving]

(Connie) Alex, what about you?

What about me?

College, you promised we'll be together this September.

Sure.

Alex, how?

I mean, you didn't apply to one school.

God, we've been through all this.

I mean, who am I kidding?

I'm a no Joe College.

I'm no star debater.

I'm no captain of the football team.

Look, even if I was

I don't, I don't have the grades

to get a scholarship, right, like you.

And I don't have the money to pay to go to college.

Look..

You go and, and I'll get a job

at a garage near school

get an apartment, and uh..

We could move in.

That's great.

I can hear my parents now.

Shanked up with a grease monkey.

I know that's what they're gonna say to me.

What will you say, Connie?

Oh, Alex, honey, I didn't mean that the way it sounded.

- Pull over. - Alex!

- I said pull over. - Okay, fine.

[dramatic music]

Alex!

Alex Ross, I don't think this is very funny!

Alex.

What is it?

Freedom.

Come on.

[music continues]

Hi!

This baby comes with my guarantee.

One mile or the driver's life

whichever comes first.

[laughing]

Now, what do you want with this piece of junk?

I'm gonna bring it back, dad.

Yeah, it looks like trouble

and nothing but..

[sighs]

[engine revving]

Alex?

- Alex? - Yeah.

You better get your rear in gear, son.

What's up, dad?

What's up?

You tell me.

'You know, I've been getting calls at work on my shift'

'about where you've been the three last weeks.'

You're sleeping two classes, you're late for school.

You're working crazy hours at the burger stand.

Connie gave up on you.

You're going to hell on a highway

and for what?

Some broken down blown out rust bucket.

It ends here, mister.

Oh, yeah.

Boy, where is Ward Cleaver when you need him?

[music continues]

[music in car radio]

Yo..

My eyes don't tell lies.

Hey, hotshot.

'You bring this rocket back from the dead or what?'

You could say that.

Oh, zero to sixty in about ten minutes right

Yeah, we'll see.

Will we?

Anybody see Connie?

Oh, uh, I think she made other plans.

Why don't you get out of her life

so she can see what it's all about.

And what is life all about, Joe?

If you gotta ask, you ain't got a clue.

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter]

- Oh, check him out! - Oh, yeah, what a ride!

[music continues]

[engine revving]

This car kicks.

[engine revving]

Alex, please, slow down!

Aah!

I never made it out of Springwood

and neither will you.

[laughing]

[breathing heavily]

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[engine revving]

My eyes deceive me.

You like it?

What's not to like.

Couldn't have said it better.

I can't believe this is the famous junker

you pulled from Potter's field.

Yeah, it's come a long way.

A very long way.

This car has history.

You're gonna tell me about it?

Yeah, I'm gonna tell you about it.

The insurance companies they abandoned it, on purpose.

You've been eating to many burgers, buddy.

No, I'm serious.

The way the car wound up, the angle and all

'told the cops how fast'

'the guy was going, when he died.'

- When who died? - Eddie Dugan.

The guy who founded the Springwood Car Club.

The very first ace.

So it's a death car.

Yeah, and Eddie won the chicken run.

Yeah, well, old Eddie maybe looking for a comeback.

What are you talkin' about?

I saw something on the road.

At least I thought I did.

Never mind, um, did you see Connie?

Yeah, she was wondering where you were.

I think she's hanging out at the burger stand

with those peppy princesse she's been seeing.

[rock music on stereo]

Hey, beefy boy.

You got any meat under the hood?

Enough.

Enough to run me?

Run you?

One on one.

You and me.

You win, you get to be one of us.

You get to wear the black ace.

Get respect.

(Alex) 'You mean, I, I'd actually'

get the honor of being a town bully

with a loud car and a low IQ, goin' nowhere fast?

You're mine!

You are history around here!

Ooh, I'm shaking.

[indistinct chattering]

- Alex - Who were they?

Just new friends. Alex, not now.

What, do I have to call your social secretary?

[indistinct chattering]

Everybody is staring at you.

So let 'em!

Alex, please, you're embarrassing me in front of...

In front of your snob college friends.

What are you afraid, I'm gonna blow your cover

in front of your new crowd

Why did you come here?

I came to apologize.

Apologizing isn't necessary

Yes it is.

I was a jerk.

I got so wrapped up

in rebuilding the bomb that I..

Nothing in my life mattered.

I don't blame you for getting mad.

And I wouldn't blame you

if you never wanted to see me again.

Your car or mine?

[both chuckle]

[instrumental music]

I'm leaving, Connie.

I'm getting out.

We both are.

In September.

I'm not talking college.

I mean away from Springwood.

Away from Springwood?

For good.

I thought you said you're gonna get a job

at the garage and an apartment off campus and I can move in.

For what?

So you, so you wind up shacked up with some grease monkey?

Oh, Alex, come on, Won't my parents know?

Enough.

Since when?

[Alex sighs]

You're their pride and joy

And they always say they want what's, what's best for you.

And you always do what they say anyway.

- That's not true. - Prove it.

Well, they said they didn't want us together.

Oh, come on, Alex

can't you just try to enroll, just give it a chance?

How do you know college isn't for you until you try?

Forget it. There's nothing left in Springwood for me.

Oh, thanks a lot.

[sighs]

Except you.

Well, where would you go anyway?

California.

California?

Come with me.

Alex, I don't know.

Where are you going?

I want to be alone, okay.

I need time to think, I can walk home from here.

The offer still stands.

[instrumental music]

[sighs]

[music continues]

[tires screeching]

[music continues]

[sighs]

There's no way out.

[laughing]

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chattering]

Hi!

Hi!

Where's everybody?

I don't know they left.

What are you still doing here?

I was worried.

About what?

You.

I waited for you all day in school today.

And you didn't show up.

And you figured I already left town.

I was so scared, I'd never see you again.

Connie..

come with me.

I'm leaving tonight.

Alex, I don't know.

Well..

I'm gonna home and make a last minute tune-up.

I'm gonna get my stuff together.

Meet me and we're out of here.

Just like that.

Just-just pick up and leave?

What about obligations, Alex, responsibilities?

Your parents?

- Forget my parents they... - Oh, it's the deal.

But what about us?

Huh, tell me about us Connie, huh? Tell me about us.

It's not that simple.

Isn't it?

Alex this isn't the Wild West.

You know, I mean there's a more to life

than a-a full tank of gas and a muscle car.

I wanna be somebody, Alex.

I love you, Connie.

[engine revving]

Excuse me?

Move.

So, lover boy loses again, huh?

Get out of my way.

Oh, temper, temper, hotshot.

What's to rush?

- Back off. - No.

I wanna make it easy for you motor-head.

Your machine against my machine.

You and me for Connie.

Now you lose you leave Connie to me

and get out of town.

If I win?

My machine for your woman.

It's your loss.

[instrumental music]

[engine revving]

[instrumental music]

[engine revving]

[tires screeching]

[instrumental music]

[tires screeching]

Yeah!

Alex, there's no way out, kid.

[laughing]

[dramatic music]

(Connie) Alex, Alex.

Alex.

Alex!

[coughing]

Oh, my God!

Alex!

Help! Somebody help me!

Alex! Alex!

No!

Alex!

- Alex! - Alex!

I can't..

Alex!

Alex!

[instrumental music]

If you're thinking of leaving Springwood..

you ain't going nowhere.

[laughing]

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[indistinct chattering]

[clapping]

You've passed all the tests of loyalty.

Your ordeal is finally over.

Connie, are you ready to become one of us?

Yes.

(female #1) 'Do you hereby solemnly swear in your heart'

a love for all the sworn members of this sorority?

(all in unison) I swear never to break your bond with your sisters

or divulge thesecrets of Omega Kappa Pi.

Yes.

You're one of us now, Connie.

[music continues]

Connie.

I'm Lydia Bennett, president of Omega Kappa Pi.

- Hi. - Hi. Have a seat.

So... you'd like to join our sorority?

- Yes. - Um-hmm.

Let's see, you attended

Springwood High Public School?

Yes.

And you're on a full scholarship here?

- Yes. - Hm.

Most of the financial aid cases live in the college dormitories.

[chuckles]

Uh, dorms are a lot more quiet.

And with all the racial and ethnic diversity..

'...well you might feel more at home.'

Oh, don't worry about me.

I mean, I'm a native, born and raised in Springwood.

I'd feel pretty comfortable anywhere within the city limits.

Um, this doesn't list your charity involvement.

Well, between school and work there wasn't a lot of time.

And your last job was at..

Beefy Boy?

[both laughing]

Yes. I worked there with my boyfriend, Alex.

Oh, well, you and Alex should get one of those

darling little off-campus apartments.

Some of them even have special student rates

and you can split the rent

[both laughing]

Alex is dead.

Oh.

Oh, I'm terribly sorry.

It must be so awful to be all alone.

Now, do you have any questions or anything about our sorority?

Well, it's, uh, it's the oldest one on the campus...

Omega Kappa Pi

was founded over 50 years ago.

Some people think we're like some old dinosaur.

But it's our traditions that make Omega house

a kind of sanctuary.

Immune from all the ugliness out there.

Well, I would-I would really very much like to join

and I promise I would do everything

to make the sorority very proud to have me as a member.

I'm sure you would.

But we have so many requests and right now we just

don't have any openings.

But thank you for your interest.

Have a nice day.

[both laughing]

[cabin creaking]

[dramatic music]

Don't worry.

Here at Corpus Rigor Mortis

we're always looking for new members.

[laughing]

Ulla-bulla.

Been saving this for a special occasion.

I don't know if it's any good, but I like the label.

It was on sale.

Oh, I wanna see this.

- Hang on, sure. - Um-hmm.

A robust fruity wine..

bottled by the Pittsburgh Vineyards.

Well... to your first day at Springwood U.

Good luck.

[retching]

- Uh. - Huh.

Well, it's not the wine, it's the thought that counts, right?

Don't you ever get lonely living in this house all by yourself?

Oh, after sharing a bathroom with five brothers and sisters..

Get serious.

True.

But it's really good to see a familiar face.

You know, um, I thought you'd be your last quarter

but then when I heard about Alex's accident

I figured, maybe you've given up on college.

Well, with Alex gone there was really no point

in staying there.

Yeah, but that's the past.

This is now. You have your whole life ahead of you.

You're gonna be meeting a lots of new people

going a lots of new places.

You know, everybody seems really nice.

I was over at the Omega Kappa Pi Sorority house today.

What were you doing there?

Well, I wanted to join

but they said they aren't accepting any new...

Yeah, not from our side of tracks anyway.

Come on, Ellen, that stuff doesn't matter anymore.

Believe me, Connie, it matters.

[sighs]

As long as you're in Springwood, you know

that kind of thing is never gonna change.

You know, you sound just like Alex.

He figured his whole life would change

if he could just leave town.

He was just running away, in that stupid car of his.

Well, I'm not gonna run away.

Springwood's my home. I don't want help.

I wanna make it, but I wanna make it here.

And in order to do that you need friends, Ellen.

New friends, the right friends.

[instrumental music]

There is just a little cash flow problem.

As soon as the checks arrive from our trust...

Come on, girls.

I'm a graduate at the Silver Spoon curriculum.

So don't pull that trust fund stall on me.

The cook... and the housekeeper have got to go.

You're going to be doing your own cooking and cleaning

from now on.

Oh, what about the college alumni loan?

Oh, in order to qualify you'd have

to base your membership requirements

on something other than the Springwoods social register.

That's what I thought.

So what happens now?

That's up to you.

You're going to have to change if you want to survive.

Omega Kappa Pi Sorority isn't about change.

It's about tradition.

Well, then... you won't mind

being part of those other great traditions?

Bankruptcy and eviction.

Oh, my God. What will people think?

We've got to do something.

I didn't come to college to learn how to wash dishe

or clean a damn toilet.

And the only person who ever knew

how to cook in our family was the cook.

Calm down.

I think I have just found a solution

'to all our problems.'

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

We weren't planning on taking any new members this year

but after the pledge committee did it's review

and found out all that you've been through

well, the sorority felt that since your case

is so special that we should make an exception.

Does this mean I'm accepted?

Well, there are a few formalities.

Um, all sorority members must

learn the sorority history and rules.

And sometime before the final initiation

you'll need to meet the college sorority advisor, Ms. Chapin.

Spending one afternoon with her

can be worse than all of hell week.

Oh, no. Don't worry.

Nobody's gonna make you swallow raw liver

or crawl through a swamp on your hands and knees.

Well, I-I really wanna thank you.

It's been such a long time since I felt like

I really belonged anywhere.

Oh. Well, now, run along and get your things

so we can get you settled in.

Okay.

And, uh, don't forget your toothbrush.

[girls laughing]

It's so hard to get into the corner with a regular mop.

[chuckles]

[sighs]

He he he.

Ow!

[sighs]

No time for nap, honey. Ms. Chapin's on her way.

Now, get upstairs and get cleaned up. Now!

[sighs]

Boy.

(Lydia) 'I'd like to welcome Ms. Chapin here.'

'We all know how busy she is'

'and we're very grateful she could make it'

'to this year's annual pledge luncheon.'

which is even more exclusive than usual

but for a very special reason.

I'm proud to introduce our newest member

of Omega Kappa Pi, Connie Longa.

[all applaud]

Connie, I think you're going to make a wonderful addition

to this sorority.

Your high academic achievements might even start

a new kind of tradition at Omega Kappa Pi.

Oh, well, I-I'm just happy to belong.

Really I think it makes much more sense

to have a fork on that side.

Most of what we consider modern manners

are in fact based on some very old customs.

The guest of honor, me

sitting across from the host

started as a kind of precautionary measure.

It would be pretty difficult

for a rival to stab..

[screaming]

'...on the side.'

And the host sampling the wine before serving it

was started by one of our ancestors

to prove to his guests that it wasn't poisoned.

And the beverage de jour was usually served in silver goblets

because it was thought that the silver can neutralize

any poisons that happened to slip by.

[all chuckling]

To Connie, our newest sister.

[clinking loudly]

[eerie music]

Well, I better get going if I want to make

to the alumni loan committee meeting.

After this lovely luncheon

I think I should amend some of my recommendations

concerning the Omega Kappa Pi house application.

[sighs] Wow. Well, ladies, it looks like

Omega house will survive.

Hey, pledge. Serve us!

Oh, did you think the initiation was over?

No, Connie.

Hell week has just begun.

[all laughing]

[instrumental music]

Good morning.

[laughing] I hate cinnamon.

Well, I'm sorry.

I can make you some new ones tomorrow.

I love these roses on my bed tray.

In fact, I'd like roses everyday

but without the thorns.

And when you change the linen

'you could put the rose petals between my sheets.'

Oh, and don't forget to bake some cookies for tonight.

My day just isn't complete

unless I have my milk and cookies.

[giggling]

Diane, you have got to start exercising.

Iha

Little hard work never killed anybody.

[scoffs] But why take the chance?

[chuckles]

No, I didn't take her necklace, it's just stolen.

I know it'll turn up somewhere.

That's what we get for letting her have the run of the place.

I saw we call the police.

The police?

You can't!

I'm sorry, Connie, but unless you tell me the truth

I'm gonna have to.

Now, if you just admit you took the necklace

then I promise we can handle this whole thing

veryd

Make up some excuse about you not being accepted

into the sorority.

No.

I am not going to do anything

that's going to keep me out of this sorority.

[scoffs] Better to be out of Omega House than in jail.

Not to me.

Well, I say we call the police anyway.

Oh, forget it.

Our only hope was to scare

a confession out of her.

You think Chapin and the alumni committee

are just going to take our word for it?

Not to mention the police.

We can't afford the rent let alone a scandal.

Well what's the use of saving Omega House

if we have to let in members like her?

So we get our loan! We have to callherou

She's not a member yet.

Men have their blood, sports and wars and women.

Well, we have our own special rites of passage.

I don't think I can do this.

I know it's hard

but that's why it will be the ultimate proof

that you're willing to sacrificeanything

Just one guy, that's all.

Close your eyes and pretend it's that

boyfriend of yours.

[chuckles]

What's his name?

Alex.

The one who died.

Go!

[laughing]

[instrumental music]

I can't.

[cat meows]

[screams]

Help! Help me!

[instrumental music]

Umm..

[door opens]

Connie, what are you doing here?

I mean, we didn't exactly expect to see you again.

Is the initiation over?

It'sallover.

No.

No, it can't be.

I passed the test of loyalty.

I've earned the right to belong!

Some people just can't take a hint.

[music continues]

Damn, this knife is dull.

No... not like that.

You might hurt yourself.

[scoffs]

Here..

let me do it.

[screams]

Eat it, bitch.

[music continues]

[sighs] What are you doing here?

Oh, you found your pearls.

See? I told you they'd turn up somewhere.

Here... let me help you with them.

Well, okay.

But be careful

they've been in the family for years.

Oh, don't worry, I'll be real careful.

[coughing]

(Lydia) 'Next time you feel the munchies'

you really oughta take a cold shower.

It's a lot less fattening.

Oh, I thought you were Diane.

No, she's downstairs making a sandwich.

[music continues]

Look, if you're trying to make me feel guilty by being nice

it just, is not going to work.

There's no way you're<i

a member of Omega Kappa Pi sorority.

[chuckles] But you had to know all along

there's no way you could ever really belong.

Well, at least you're a good sport.

You need your beauty sleep

so you're fresh for the initiation ceremony.

[screams]

[laughing]

[instrumental music]

[creaking]

[music continues]

You all look so beautiful.

I've passed all my tests of loyalty.

The ordeal is finally over.

I'm now ready to belong.

[music continues]

I do hereby solemnly swear

a love to all the sworn members of the sorority

'and swear never to break the bond'

of my sorority sisters..

or divulge the secrets..

of Omega Kappa Pi.

I do hereby solemnly swear

'a love to all the sworn members of the sorority..'

and swear never to break the bond of my sisters..

or divulge the secrets of Omega Kappa Pi.

[police siren blaring]

- 'Pick 'em up.' - 'Yeah.'

It was the wiring.

Whole place went up like a pile of timber.

Should have been torn down years ago.

I was just on my way over to meet one of the new members

when I heard the sirens.

Well, she went through one hell of an initiation.

[indistinct mumbling]

Get the paramedics. We've found a survivor in the kitchen.

members of the sorority..

Sssh. Sssh. Sssh.

Don't try to talk.

You're safe now, that is all that matters.

[whispers] I did it.

I did it. I'm one of them.

No..

No, you're not one of them, thank God, you're alive.

I'm not one of them?

Ah... the old college try.

If you can't join 'em..

[grunts]

roast 'em!

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