From Straight A's to XXX

Hi, I'm Belle.

I'd like to add this sub to my third contention

but I'm worried about time.

You can chart it on your flow and make the call

when you're up there.

Oh my god. One o'clock.

I think he's on the other team.

I will gladly argue the negative on that case.

First, he has zero nerd cred.

Secondly, he's imminently do-able.

If I'm wondering what he looks like naked,

which I am,

then there's no way he's on the team.

You have a boyfriend.

I'm just saying.

Next we have a Lincoln-Douglas

on whether it is morally permissible for a victim

to use deadly force as a deliberate response

to repeated domestic violence.

Speaking for the affirmative from Ferndale Prep,

Miss Miriam Weeks.

Miriam?

Make it rain, girl.

I affirm the resolution that it is morally permissible

for victims to use deadly force as a deliberate response

to repeated domestic violence.

I define "moral" as pertaining to, or concerned with,

the principles of right and wrong.

"Permissible" as permitted or allowable.

A "victim" as a person who suffers from a destructive

or injurious action or agency.

My value for this debate is justice.

Plato defines "justice" as doing well to one's friend

if he's good

and harming one's enemy if he is evil.

Miriam, can you come in here?

You got something in the mail today.

It's from uh, Duke University.

You ever heard of that place?

Oh, honey. Just give it to her.

Let me see it.

Aah.

Oh my gosh, this is it.

It's a big envelope.

Is that good?

Only one way to find out.

I got in!

Yes!

Bring it in.

See? I told you.

When you put your studies first

and you're willing to work hard-

Good things happen.

What kind of financial aid package did they offer?

That part of the offer appears to be a little underwhelming.

It's Duke though.

But Vanderbilt offered you a full ride.

It's just as good a school.

But Duke is my dream school, and it's number one for pre-law.

It's your decision.

If Duke is what you have your heart set on

then we'll figure out a way to make the finances work.

Thank you, daddy!

To the graduates.

Here, here.

To Miriam and Josh.

So, big day little sis.

Do you feel any different now that it's official?

Mmm, not really.

I'm just relieved, mostly.

All the hard work paid off.

And now you can't be mad about having a strict curfew.

I can still be a little mad.

Uh, wait. Let's say grace.

Lord, thank you for these gifts which we are about to receive

through the bounty of Christ.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Hey. What's going on?

You're being really weird.

No, I'm not.

Yeah, you are.

I just don't need you hanging on me every second, ok?

Look. I'm sorry.

But I feel like I need to be honest.

We're gonna be 3,000 miles away from each other next year and I-

No-

I don't think that it's such a good idea

if either of us are tied down.

You know I'm crazy about you.

But it just makes sense.

I want to have fun, and I want you to have fun.

You're gonna go to Duke and you're gonna meet guys

and you're gonna wanna go on dates and party-

No, don't tell me what I want.

This is about you and the fact

that you want to get with other girls, just say it.

I made up my mind.

Don't embarrass yourself, Miriam.

This is such a beautiful campus.

This map is basically hieroglyphics.

I think that building over there is her dorm.

Yeah, that's it.

Hello?

This is he.

Dad? Are you coming?

Just a moment.

I'll catch up with you. I have to take this.

Go ahead.

Ok.

Is this a co-ed building?

Mom, most dorms are co-ed.

I don't think that's true.

I'm pretty sure my dorms were co-ed.

I don't remember that.

Of course you don't.

You probably never even noticed because Paul's a guy.

I didn't say that.

You didn't have to.

This room is way nicer than mine was.

It could use a little bit of warming up.

It's perfect.

What's wrong?

I'm getting called back to Afghanistan.

What?

Can't someone else go?

They need doctors.

You'll have to leave your practice.

That's a huge pay cut.

We can still afford for me to go to school here, right?

I don't want you to worry about this.

These things have a way of working themselves out.

Knock knock.

Are you my new roomie?

Hi, uh-oh!

Hello.

I'm Miriam and this is my family.

We're from Spokane, Washington.

Hi, Miriam. Hi, Miriam's family.

It's nice to meet y'all.

I'm Jolie, I just moved in yesterday.

I'm from New Orleans.

Oh, Nola, that's so cool.

I've always wanted to go to Mardi Gras.

Yeah, it's fun, but Jazz Fest is way better, trust me.

Well, it's nice to meet you, dear.

Let's go get the rest of the stuff.

You smell that?

What?

The sweet, sweet smell of freedom.

So how'd you find out about this party?

Are you kidding?

This is a big party campus.

Plus, it's Independence Day.

The first official night on campus before class starts?

It's so weird to just not have to tell anyone where I'm going.

My mom watched me like a hawk in high school.

So did mine, but I sorta deserved it.

I did everything I was supposed to do.

All the time.

Hey, I like your purse.

Thanks, girl.

Woah, that's no joke.

It's nothing.

I guess I just had my Girl Interrupted phase in high school

or whatever, you know?

Yeah, totally.

So what do you think you're gonna major in?

Well, I've always wanted to be a lawyer, so pre-law,

but I'm also interested in women's studies.

What about you?

Oh, no idea.

Right now I'm just ready to major in finding a buzz.

Come on, let's go.

Hi Jolie!

What's up?

Zayden, how are you?

Oh, where did you get those?

Jolie, hey!

Ok, you ready to have some fun?

Hello.

Hey.

How do you know so many people already?

You just got to campus.

Some people are thinkers,

some people are listeners, I'm a talker.

Oh my gosh, that guy is, like,

obscenely handsome it's criminal.

You mean Abercrombie ad guy?

He looks like a Kennedy or something.

Well, come on! Let's go talk to him!

Hey!

Hey. You were at freshmen orientation yesterday, right?

No, I-I just moved in today.

Weird, 'cause you look super familiar.

I'm Jolie and this is Miriam.

She just got here today, too.

Hi.

Hey.