Delitto a Porta Romana

Listen up, guys.

This is a bye week so you all know what that means.

No games and no practice for the rest of the week.

Don't get too excited.

I know you knuckleheads get into trouble when you have time off.

So I'm keeping my eye on you.

- So, Bella, are you gonna use bye week to braid

your girly friends' hair and have pillow fights?

What are you talking about?

- Sorry, I've never been friends with a girl before.

- You have a sister. - We're not friends.

- Anyway, Sophie and Pepper are going to a cheer retreat,

so I'm going to have some 'me' time.

Do you guys have any plans?

We do--ooo.

Okay.

- But we can't tell you. It's a super secret tradition.

- Ooh, that sounds fun. I like secrets.

- Look, Bella, we'd be happy to invite you to join us,

but we can't--

because we don't want to.

- Guys, I got the funnel for the--

thing that we're definitely not doing Friday night.

- Relax, I was curious, not obsessed.

Anyway, I've gotta go.

Kyle always seems to be in the hallway after practice

and I'm gonna pretend to bump into him.

He is so cute!

Oh, Kyle, you're here.

I didn't expect that. - Yeah.

I've been taking this route because

it's easier to get to my bus

and the really good water fountain is over here.

And, uh, do you wanna go out with me tomorrow night?

Yeah!

Uh, that sounds cool.

- So, uh, where do you wanna go on our date?

- Ooh, let me think. Can you hang on for a second?

This bye week's gonna be amazing!

- Okay, we cannot let her do that in the end zone.

That's adorable!

- You're going on your first date ever.

How exciting is this?

- So exciting I can't stop doing this dance.

Oh. Okay. Happy now.

Get it all out now.

You don't wanna dorky dance on your first date.

Or it could be your last date.

- I know. Sorry. I'm just so happy.

For so long, something has always

gotten in the way of Kyle and me.

Well, not this time.

You should be happy.

A first date is such a huge deal.

And you know what a first date leads to?

A second date?

Oh, well, yeah, that, too.

But you know what I was thinking?

He's gonna ask you to be his girlfriend!

Woo, the "g" word!

- I've been trying not to think about it.

But now that you brought it up, I'm freaking out.

How do I look?

You look great.

But go with the flats I brought.

- I like the booties. - They make you taller.

It might be intimidating to Kyle.

- Mm, but guys like a girl who can look 'em in the eye.

I can see that.

She should stick with the booties.

- No, you're right. She should wear the flats.

- Or open-toe? - Nervous feet tend to sweat.

- Guys, you're making me sweat!

- Bells, don't worry. This night's gonna go great.

- Thank you. I'll give you all the highlights

after your cheer retreat.

- Oh, that's right. Pepper, we have to go.

The bus leaves in half an hour.

- Uh, have fun and don't overthink it.

You look perfect.

But maybe take off that belt. - And maybe put your hair up.

- Maybe we should stay and help. - Get out!

Love you!

The Cheer Leadership Retreat.

Ugh, who comes up with the name for these things?

- I did. - If you'd let me finish.

Who comes up with the name for these things

'cause I wanna shake their hand.

Good job there.

- No way. Misty McIntosh is a guest speaker?

I've idolized her for years. - Me, too!

She's the only reason I got into cheering in the first place.

- I heard her pouf never goes flat--ever.

Not even in the rain.

- Well, I heard that she's so technically skilled

that she once tossed herself in the air,

did a full flip and caught herself on the way down.

I admit that was a little suspicious.

- There she is, Pepper, look! - Misty McIntosh!

Rock, paper, scissors.

The one that gets to sit with her.

- Okay. - Rock, paper--

Scissors. Shoot.

I'm sorry, Bella.

I didn't know we'd need reservations at the sushi place.

I feel bad that you got all dressed up.

- These boots aren't too tall, are they?

So you think I should have worn flats?

Yeah, sure!

Wait, what are flats?

Shoes. Flat shoes.

- Oh, right. No. No, I like shoes.

Your shoes.

I'm sorry, I'm really nervous.

My dad's in between jobs right now,

so he had way too much time to bug me with first date advice--

get the door, tell her she looks pretty, wear a vest.

You're not wearing a vest.

Like I said--really nervous.

Don't worry.

- My friends made me nervous, too.

If I took their advice, I'd be wearing two belts.

- You are. - Oh, no!

I'm just kidding.

- Ah...so, uh, what do we do first?

- We could do this for a while.

- Why didn't we go on a date when we first met?

- Because we were six and you thought you were Batman, so...

- I'm sorry. We didn't order this.

- Actually, I did. Thank you.

I've known you since the first grade, Bella.

You always eat your dessert first.

I do! I do do that!

But we just got here. How'd you make this happen?

I have my ways.

- Um, I've gonna save this little hat

so that when we're old,

I can always remember our first date together.

Not that I'm already thinking we're gonna grow old together.

That was weird. Sorry, still nervous.

Oh, look, cake. Oh!

- It's a real honor to sit next to you.

I've idolized you for years.

I named my gerbil after you-- Mini-Misty McIntosh.

I named my second one after you, too.

And my third, and my fourth.

We also have a cat--

a very hungry cat.

- Well, it's nice to meet a fan.

Oh, I am!

I have to know--in that movie "Cheer It On,"

did they really base that character Melissa on you?

- Yeah. They wanted me for the part,

but it was during Nationals, so I couldn't do it.

- I'm so lucky to sit next to you.

- I am so lucky that you sat next to me.

Don't let that yarn fall on the floor.

Yeah. I know.

I heard you the first time.

- You know, it was nice of your dad

to let us use his clubs tomorrow night, dude.

- Well, he normally doesn't let anyone touch them.

They're his most prized possessions.

Here's Coach comin'.

Troy, what's under your arm?

- It's my...Bulldog armpit warmer.

Warm!

- Uh-huh. I'll be watchin' you and your armpit.

That didn't come out right, but you know what I'm saying.

- Oh, my gosh, I was so excited,

I tried to call my girls three times.

Then I realized they're out of cell phone range,

but I've got to tell someone so I'm telling you.

I had the best date ever with Kyle last night.

- Do you think he's gonna ask you to be his girlfriend?

I hope so.

It's all happening.

- Nothing? My girls are out of town right now.

Can't you give me anything?

Yay-hay-hay. Hee.

That's good news...bro.

Hey, there's your guy now.

- Bella, can I talk to you for a minute--in private?

Sure.

- I had a really great time on the date last night.

Me, too.

- Unfortuantely... - Unfortunately?

- My dad found out this morning that he finally got a new job.

But it's in Dallas.

I know it's sudden, but...

we have to move in a few days.

Please, say something.

I just...

I don't know what to say.

Bella...