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Hey, Summer.

- Hey. - Quinn. Hi.

Hi.

I didn't know if you were coming out tonight.

Mm. That makes two of us.

Seems like I'm the only one who's afraid of a serial killer.

I'm sorry.

I know they were your best friends, and I know you and Emmy were close.

Are you doing okay?

No.

What's that?

I... I actually... I kind of wanted to give this to you...

Hey, hey, hey! You made it!

Ethan.

Ain't a party till Summer Field shows up.

Spring Fling, baby!

Let's go!

This is Unit 7, curfew patrol,

responding to an illegal party at the Hayshed Barn. Over.

Oh, wait. One sec.

Hey!

- Hey. - Summer!

I'm so sorry about Emmy.

- How are you, Summer? - Okay.

I was at the mall when it happened.

Hey, DJ!

I'm just...

All right, everybody. Cups up!

Brian and Val were my best friends,

and nothing will ever be the same without them, without Emmy.

I hope they catch the Sweetly Slasher and he fries for what he's done.

- Whoo! Heck yeah! That's right! - Val, Emmy, Brian.

Rest in peace.

This party's for you.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Everyone's acting so normal.

Yeah. I know. I miss them too, okay?

But the point of this party is just get wasted and forget about it.

- Isn't that why you're here? - No. No, I... I couldn't sleep.

I miss Emmy so much.

I just didn't wanna be alone.

Yo, Summer, I'm sorry.

Just... I... What?

Hey, Summer!

Summer!

These kids have a death wish?

Ah, probably just blowing off a little steam.

All right, everyone! Party's over!

Last one out spends the night at the station. How about that?

Let's go.

Help! Help! Please, somebody help me!

What happens when a bright shining star dies?

A black hole is born

where something brilliant and strong suddenly vanishes,

leaving ripples across space and time.

Unfortunately...

...this sounds a lot like my life.

I'm applying to the 2024 NASA Internship Program

because sometimes it feels like my life is a black hole.

On April 16th, 2003,

the Sweetly Slasher went on a three-day killing spree.

Four teenagers were murdered, including my sister.

Even though it was over 20 years ago, tragedy still hangs over this town.

And every year, on the anniversary of their deaths,

I'm reminded that one single moment in time

can change everything.

The past overshadows my future, and I'm not sure where I fit in.

I want to try to understand the darkest parts of the universe

and where I belong in it.

- Morning. - Morning.

Yes!

I knew NASA would take you.

What'd your parents say?

You didn't tell them.

Mr. Fleming, I can't tell them today of all days.

Uh, your sister... uh, was my student.

This day can't be easy for you.

I didn't even know her.

Besides, there's no way my parents will let me go to DC for three months.

They barely let me out of the house after dark.

Oh, come on. They might surprise you.

How long has Mr. Pickles been in this box?

Let me think.

Twenty years?

I feel your pain, Pickles.

Hey, Lucy...

Lucy, Lucy, don't let your life just happen to you.

Take control of your future.

Four kids murdered in three nights,

and they never even caught the guy.

Yeah, it was just like a horror movie.

We should seriously start a podcast.

I don't know. They're never gonna find the killer.

It's been 20 years.

Wait, how did they die again?

Didn't one get killed at the old Marine Museum?

Oh my God.

I know that the first two were at the mall.

Ew, malls.

"Summer, now I'm free, but you'll never be."

"You'll regret this."

"E"?

Luce?

What are you doing in here?

I was looking for you.

Well, it's time to go. We're leaving.

Welcome to Olive Garden.

The Field Family Special.

Thanks, Delores.

You look so much like her.

Sorry. Anything else you'll need?

- No, all set. Thank you, Delores. - Okay.

Hey, how was your day, kiddo?

Um...

I got an internship.

You got a... a what?

- At NASA. - NASA?

- I didn't know you'd applied for this. - Where is it, honey?

Um, it's... it's in DC... this summer.

Uh...

I...

What about SONR?

You used to love coming with me to work as a kid.

I could probably get you an internship there.

It's right here in Sweetly.

- SONR's doing some cutting-edge work. - Um...

Let's talk about this later.

We should eat so we can go pay our respects.

Your mother used to cook, and she was amazing.

Remember that, when Summer would help you?

I remember your first steps like it was yesterday.

I miss playing with you.

At least you won't have to pretend to let me win anymore.

Lucy, hon?

You brought something for Summer?

Yeah.

I left it in the car.

What the hell?

What?

What is happening?

Mom?

Where did they go?

What the hell?

No, no, no, no. No.

Mom?

Dad?!

Wait... The Riverside Grill's open?

2003?

What is going on?

I gotta talk to Mr. Fleming.

What's crack-a-lackin'?

- Figure out your outfit? - I don't have anything to wear.

We're going to the mall.

- You excited for Spring Fling? - Yeah.

Yo, Summer. Can we talk?

Jesus, Ethan. Take a chill pill.