The Shoplifting Pact

Yeah, heather.

Are you at the cabin?

Yes, and I'm pretty sure someone followed me here.

This is not okay anymore.

After tonight, I'm out.

No, no. Don't say that sherri.

We need you, she needs you.

You're a really important part of the team.

I can't sleep, I can't eat.

I need to tell someone before I'm in too deep.

- I got to go. - Sherri, don't hang up.

Sky, honey, it's time to get.

Up.

Morning, mom.

Honey, how long have you been up?

Oh, I don't know. A couple of hours.

Sky.

Did you get any sleep last night?

Honey, you should have slept.

I could say the same to you, mom.

Hey, I slept.

You know, it's rude to lie to your child, mother.

I mean, it's not every day that your 17 year old daughter.

Has her first day at school.

I've been to school before, mom.

Not since...

Look, it's...

It's going to take me some time to get comfortable with..

You being there by yourself.

Mom, I'm not going to be by myself.

Okay, without me.

You're not going to start crying, are you?

No.

Well, not in front of you, at least.

Relax, nic. She's got plenty of time.

Here. Have something to eat.

Maybe later. My stomach, it's all in knots.

Good morning.

Is this why you wanted me out of the house?

Busted.

You ready, hon?

Yeah. Yeah, I am.

Got your inhaler?

Mm-hmm. And a backup in my bag.

- Okay. - Alright, yeah.

Bye.

- Have fun. - Bye, dad.

It's okay to be nervous.

What makes you think I'm nervous?

Mom, come on.

Triggering anything from your fun-filled days here?

Gosh, no.

Honey, I can walk you in if you want.

Because that wouldn't.

Automatically make me a social pariah. Yeah.

Oh, well, look who's using her sat vocabulary.

Well, I was taught by the best.

Everyone is going to love you, I promise.

And if they don't, it's their loss.

Okay.

Hurry up! You're going to be late.

Love you, mom.

Love you. Bye.

Hey, can you guys...

Just completely ignore me?

Sky?

Marnie.

I can't believe you're here.

Trust me, neither can I.

Wait, what are you doing here?

Oh, my mom just wanted me to stay ahead academically.

With college coming up next year.

Sat prep, honors courses.

Yeah, that's great.

Yeah, I practically had to.

Pry the leash out of her hands.

Well, I mean, that's just because she cares.

Both your parents always have.

I always thought you were lucky.

Yeah.

Yeah, I guess maybe I am.

Over the last few years, I thought about reaching out.

But I wasn't sure if you'd be mad about what happened.

But I've really missed you.

I missed you, too.

Okay, well, great. I'll show you around.

So, what's your first period?

History.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Marnie.

Please tell me that you did.

The chem problems that are due today.

I did the chem problems.

Okay, let's try again.

But this time without lying straight to my face.

I'm sorry, heather.

I tried to get them done last night, but my mom...

Oh, my god, spare me the sob story.

Of being mommy's shoulder to cry on.

When another man dumps her.

You're supposed to be the responsible one.

I'm sorry.

It won't happen again. I overslept.

Way to let the team down, mar.

Why do I know you?

Heather, you remember Skylar?

Oh, my god. Shut up.

You know, I'm not going to lie.

I really thought you'd let yourself go,

But you look pretty good.

Thanks.

You look so good, too.

Thanks for noticing.

It's crazy what being called canned ham all of middle school.

Will do to a girl's motivation.

Wait, you're the girl that almost died on the playground?

Yeah, your face got all red and you couldn't breathe.

You forgot your.

Inhaler.

Right. And they had to call the ambulance.

That was so embarrassing for you.

Tabby.

Was that one of the things that we talked about.

That I shouldn't say out loud?

Yes, sweetie.

I didn't lose it. Someone hid it.

Okay. So...

Still into all that computer stuff?

Yeah. Great. Failing computer sciences.

So I could really use someone like you.

Like a tutor?

God, no.

I just need someone to do the work for me.

So I can stay on the basketball team.

Oh, well, I'm not going to help you cheat.

I thought you wanted to make friends.

You better watch who you cross, sweetie.

We're going to be late for class.

- Heather turned into a... - Monster?

Yeah, but remember.

How we used to get picked on in middle school?

That doesn't happen with heather around.

- Is that... - Trey.

Didn't you used to have a thing for him?

I don't think middle schoolers can have a thing.

I doubt he remembers me.

Trust me, you don't want him to.

Okay.

Heather. Who was that?

Just some new girl.

Why? You want me to hook you up?

So, how's the sherri situation?

Did she run away?

It's really none of your concern.

Sure, I'm just protecting my investment.

Wait, you still haven't heard from sherri?

Trey, don't you have a class to go fail or something?

Try it.

Hello, principal skinner. Do you know this girl?

We got to go.

I'm sorry.

Marnie, open up.

- Shoot it tabby. - No way.

Yes. Keep it moving.

You're okay, hun?

You look a little lost.

Are you trying out for the alternate?

Oh, no.

I'm just here to see marnie.

We're hanging out after practice.

Watch the pick, watch the pick.

Keep going. You got it.

My girls are good, huh?

Nice.

Sky.

You came.

Coach sandy, this is sky. She's one of my oldest friends.

Is it okay if she stays for practice?

Yeah, of course.

Thank you, miss...

Evans. But you can call me coach sandy.

Just don't tell the principal.

Sky.

So good to see you again.

Thanks.

Marnie, it was such a good idea to bring.

Sky in to be the new scorekeeper.

- Oh, I didn't. - The what?

Coach sandy, sky is brilliant.

When it comes to computers and numbers.

I think she'd make a good fit to keep the stats.

At least while sherri is out.

Are you interested, sky?

Sports aren't really sky's thing.

Can I think about it?

Don't take too long.

You'd be a really important part of the team.

See you.

Heather.

Marnie.