The Nine Lives of Chloe King

Previously on "The Nine Lives of Chloe King"...

You have to learn to control your gifts.

- Happy pre-birthday. - No singing.

I'm not the singer. That was your dad's--

Left over 10 years ago. I'm good.

My mom supposedly was killed in a mugging that went bad,

but parts of it just never made sense to me.

Now I'm here and I'm staying till I figure it out.

I know this isn't the life you were expecting.

It's not all bad.

The whole world is coming for you.

Then let it come.

Hi. Can I help you find anything?

Just looking.

You have so many cute things.

Is this your store?

No, I just work here.

I love this.

I know, right? I totally covet it.

Then you should get it. It's perfect for you.

Not exactly my style

and no place to wear it, so...

How old are you?

16.

Hmm, you seem older.

Nope, just 16.

I remember 16-- so many changes.

Chemistry?

Yeah. You're not really supposed to be back there.

We're actually getting ready to close.

And I still have so many questions.

You weren't born here, were you, Chloe?

How do you know my name?

Everybody knows who you are.

We just flew 6,000 miles to meet you.

Well, you've met me. Now I think you should go.

Nikki was right--

this would look perfect on you.

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There are parades every day.

I think I danced for 24 hours straight.

I've always wanted to go to Carnival.

Come next year. You can stay with us.

Our parents would love to meet you.

I wonder if there's a world that exists

where my mom would even consider that possibility.

What?

So is it true

that you were raised by humans?

Just one,

and she is about as human as it gets.

There's something so perfect about that.

And no one back home will believe it.

I still can't believe we're actually talking to the Uniter.

your life must be amazing.

If by amazing you mean nonstop training,

Mai history lessons and people trying to kill you,

then you're right-- super glamorous.

Well, that is going to change, at least while we're in town.

You need to learn how to party the Mai way.

And maybe we can start with a little dancing.

How's tomorrow for you?

Chloe, we were supposed to meet a half-hour ago.

Look.

Sorry, I figured you all have Mai-dar

or something like that.

Lilah and Nikki, this is Jasmine.

- Jasmine-- - Lilah and Nikki.

They're from Brazil.

Valentina's daughter?

Do you all know each other?

Just by reputation.

You didn't tell anyone you were coming.

And ruin the surprise?

But it seems we got here just in time.

This girl's been having no fun at all.

Well, we have been dealing with an unwanted visitor or two.

It'll be nice to do something teenagery again.

They're taking me dancing tomorrow night.

Come, please. It'll be fun.

I wouldn't miss it.

Really?

Uh, that's great. I was so ready to beg.

So tomorrow then.

This city won't know what hit them.

Can't wait.

- You ready? - Yeah.

- I'll be right there. - Okay.

What are you really doing here?

The Uniter belongs to all of us.

Why should you have her all to yourself?

Chloe, are you home?

Whoa, exploding closet.

- Hope no one was hurt. - A few minor casualties.

But it's official-- I truly have nothing to wear.

Clearly.

Going someplace special?

Just out with Jasmine and a couple of friends.

Any of these friends named Brian or Alek?

Try Lilah and Nikki. They're from Brazil.

So no Amy?

No. She doesn't really know anyone

and I didn't want her to feel--

Oh, it's okay. Not judging, just asking.

And it sounds like fun.

Mom, I was thinking--

not that I like to discourage thinking, but--

Midnight just so screams 15.

Ah, and what does 16 sound like these days?

1:00 has a nice ring to it.

12:30 and we'll see how it goes.

Best mom ever.

I never get tired of hearing that.

That one looks nice.

"Hannah Hannity held on tight

as the red and gold cable car

started its flight..."

Aah! Don't do that.

- Something's wrong. - With who?

With you and Paul. You're totally frustrated about something.

No, I'm not. Everything's--

oh my God, you did not just do that freaky

I-know-what-people-are- feeling thing on me.

No, I'm just your friend. And I'm not wrong, am I?

You know how we went from friends

to more than friends?

Well, sometimes there's a little bit too much friends

and not enough more than.

I mean, the only thing that's really changed

is the occasional making out.

I just want a little romance,

some excitement,

a real date.

Something that-- you know, something that takes planning

and maybe a reservation.

We are talking about Paul.

I know.

Maybe you should just tell him.

Which kind of takes the woo out of wooing.

Take it, take it.

Hey.

I just figured out how you beat me at bowling the other night.

Better hand-eye coordination?

Good guess, but no. It was the mental game.

90% of bowling is having your head in the right place.

And where was yours?

Watching you,

which pretty much made it impossible

to focus on anything else.

Sorry to be such a distraction.

Did that cross the just-friends line?

Teetering on the edge, but you're good.

So I'm hiking Mount Tam tomorrow.

- Any interest? - If we go early.

- I work in the afternoon. - Perfect.

- I'll text you in the morning. - Okay. Bye.

Bye.

We're going hiking.

I can't believe I'm gonna say this,

but I am totally jealous of your non-kissable boyfriend.

- He's not my boyfriend. - Yeah, tell it to someone

who hasn't known you since forever.

- Come dancing with us tonight. - Me and the Mai?

You can be our token human. Please?

I don't know what those sisters said to you,

but I haven't seen you this happy in weeks.

You know how they say

things get worse before they get better?

I think I'm finally getting to the better.

Come in.

You have time to grab some dinner tonight?

Unfortunately I'm booked.

Close the door. We need to talk.

That doesn't sound good.

I had to make a few calls,

but I got the university to agree to take you back mid-semester.

Why? Why would you do that?

And how about you start with asking me if I agree?

That would imply that you had a choice.

I should never have agreed to let you take a semester off to begin with.

I'm not going back. I just got here.

What exactly are you doing here that you can't do there?

Don't they have girls and gyms back east?

- I'm just working on some stuff, okay? - No, it's not okay.

Maybe if I thought I saw even the slightest bit of initiative...

I'm sorry, Brian.

You're just gonna have to trust me on this.

Dad--

this really is for your own good.

You leave on Monday.

Ooh.

Yeah, I'm good. I'm good.

- You really think they'll let us in? - How could they not?

- I.D.s. - It's okay. They're with us.

Well, I for one love these new friends of yours.

I wish Jasmine liked them a little better.

Well, maybe she's just jealous.