Cruel Summer

Previously on "Cruel Summer"..

I used to really... dislike you.

I don't hear that very often.

Yeah, I'm starting to get why.

- This was taped to the front door. - What the hell is this?

Joy: It's pretty self-explanatory.

- You believe your sister? - I just know Jeanette wouldn't lie

about something this serious.

I wish I knew Kate like that.

Have you ever heard of Berenice IV?

A therapist is not a sister.

- Kate: Neither are you. - Ashley: I'm trying to be.

Joy: We have to be careful. She's starting to nose around.

I guess my advice would be, family stuff? Just choose your battles.

Step right up, Miss Wallis, for the chance to win a grand prize.

Sylvia says listening to your own tapes can be really scary.

My own memory of my time down there is the only reference I got.

- Sylvia: Who is Annabelle? - Kate: I don't... I can't remember.

Happy birthday, Kate Wallis.

We have just the best birthday present for you!

The Marsha Bailey Show has invited you to be a guest!

If you want to...

- I don't. - Kate...

Since the police have the audacity to not charge Jeanette,

people may question your side of the story.

But if Marsha Bailey interviews you,

with her trustworthy nods...

everyone will be cemented on your side.

I don't care what people think. I know what happened.

Well, of course, but...

I'm going back to bed.

Okay, uh, the birthday girl's done talking.

Okay.

Oh, did I say happy birthday? Happy birthday, baby.

Hi.

Kate.

Hi.

Eyes hurt.

That's the sun.

Mouth's dry.

That's the weed.

I'm still sleeping!

No, come on, please.

Please, get up. Please, please, please.

Please, can you please get up?

Okay.

Happy birthday!

Happy friend-a-versary!

Martin: I'm not going to force myself in.

You force me to live down here!

Martin: I roasted you a chicken.

Kate: Go away, I don't want it.

Martin: You can't survive on protein bars and vegetable juice.

You need something real to eat, and someone to talk to.

I'll do plenty of talking when I get the heck out of here

and tell everyone what a sicko you are.

Martin: I wasn't gonna tell you this, out of kindness...

People have given up on looking for you.

Your family, your friends, the police.

Even Jamie.

You know, he's... he's dating Jeanette Turner now?

Skylin has moved on from Kate Wallis.

Get comfortable.

This is your world now.

Uh, looking forward to the replay

of the Endeavour launch later. You?

Any interest in outer space?

I don't know much about it.

Jamie, Jamie, Jamie!

You are missing out!

Um...

I'm planning on giving Kate a promise ring for her birthday.

That's a pretty big commitment at 16.

Yeah. You know, at home, it's just me and my mom and...

You know, she's Superwoman, but, hey...

I want to build a big family one day.

I do see my future with Kate.

Joy: Darlin', if you don't save Jamie,

Daddy'll drown him

in NASA trivia.

I'm almost ready.

God, it looks like you're already Belle of the Ball,

and dinner's not even until 7:00.

7:00 sharp, by the way,

so don't keep our family friends waiting

by dawdling with your little pals at the mall.

Oh, that must be Scott with the flowers.

You know, to a casual observer, it looks like you're trying

to impress a specific someone.

Surely you remember what happened last time

you snooped your way into forming a hollow hunch.

So... why don't you finish getting ready

instead of ruining your own birthday by picking a fight?

Happy sweet 16!

Whatever you're sellin', we're not interested, honey, okay?

You came.

Come in!

Mallory: Wow, so this is how the other half lives?

With lace bed skirts?

I guess so, yeah.

Hey! What are you thinking for a birthday snack?

Oh, hey there. Uh, I'm Rod Wallis.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the whole country knows who you are.

I'm Kate's dad.

I'm Mallory.

Hardly anyone knows who I am and I love snacks.

I'll whip up a surprise.

It's your birthday?

And I'm who you invited over?

Yeah.

Um...

Well, if the snacks are on the same level as the decor,

then I expect a feast.

I haven't really had much of an appetite these days.

I may have a remedy for that particular ailment.

- (switch clicks) - Sylvia: Do you wanna try and revisit Annabelle?

Good, are you done?

Because therapy tapes

aren't exactly a birthday treat.

I found it.

More Annabelle info?

Listen with me?

Sylvia: Do you wanna try and revisit Annabelle?

You mentioned her a few sessions ago.

Kate: I'm sorry, uh...

who is Annabelle?

Sylvia: You said you met her. Before your rescue.

Kate: Uh... no.

But, um... I don't want to...

I don't remember.

Deep breaths.

Deep breaths.

In and out, try to breathe through.

I wanna stop!

How can an entire memory just fall out of my head?

You know, why else can I not remember it?

And who the hell is Annabelle?

You need to give yourself a break.

Why?

Jeanette's lawyers won't.

Jeanette doesn't matter today.

It's your one-day vacation from all things shitty.

I have a surprise planned.

Is it a good one?

Oh, happy birthday, Katie Kat.

Just real quick, the lawyers are looking

for a little bit more meat on the bones for your defense,

especially after Tanya Peterson's deposition amounted to nothing.

Ms. Wallis has employed me as the keeper of her birthday today.

- The what? - And as her birthday keeper,

I am here to inform you that Ms. Wallis

will not engage today

in any discussion about court or lawyers

or anything legal or unpleasant.

Okay, well, time is of the essence

because court is right around the corner, so...

Hmm! That sounds distinctly legal and very unpleasant.

Bye.

Are you ready for your present?

Yeah? Okay.

Uh...

Jamie, what are you doing?

Oh, no.

No, relax. It's just a promise ring.

Just a promise ring?

Yeah.

Here.

And it means I am all in on us.

- (girls giggle, shriek) - Renée: Oh my God!

Happy birthday, baby.

Kate: This is a magical...

magical gift.

Are nachos like the perfect food?

These nachos are, yeah.

I haven't loved food this much or...

- (door opens) - ...eaten this much since...

Ashley: Hey.

Happy birthday!

You're eating!

Yeah?

Do you want some nachos?

Or a nacho?

Uh, are you two high?

What, are you gonna narc on me?

No...

I dabble myself.

You wanna dabble and watch a movie with us?

You don't have to invite me.

It's just a movie.

- (bell rings) - Welcome to Rent-2-Night.

Oh, classics.

I'm sorry, what is happening right now?

You also have other friends...

including Jeanette.

Uh...

I've always been friends with Jeanette.

Okay, but you and Kate Wallis?

Mallory, that's like pure Twilight Zone.

What about this one?