Catfish Murder

- "step into the future" is good,

But I wanna wrap up the presentation with

An aspirational statement.

Something like, "you can live in the future,

In your exquisitely designed,

Zero-carbon village green home,

That is not only self-sustaining,

But also helping to save the planet."

That's really great, helen.

Oh, the messaging is so much clearer than it was a week ago.

Thank you. But I still feel

Like it needs something about family.

Or protecting your family.

- Maybe drop in a couple touchstone words

Like "secure" and "resilient."

- Yeah, that's good. That covers everything.

Thanks, judy.

That is the third reminder about my meeting with

Taylor's teachers next week.

- I'm meeting with miles's teachers tomorrow.

- Honestly, I am hoping they have some advice for me.

This thing with taylor's not getting any better.

- Hmm. - We used to share everything,

And it's like, the past few weeks...

... He can barely even look at me.

- I remember miles in middle school.

He thought he was too cool for everyone, especially me.

Well, you may have noticed,

Taylor's not exactly the "too cool" type.

He's happiest in his room playing his video game.

I don't know. Lately, it seems like he's escaping

More and more into his games.

Like, just wants to shut out

The real world for some reason.

Any idea what's wrong?

- I'm worried he's being bullied.

Oh, gosh, I hope not.

Yeah. There was this kid

A few years back, in his class, who would just

Relentlessly harass him.

Taylor wouldn't even go to school.

You think it's the same kid?

Uh--

Hey, I would love for you to come by the village green site sometime.

I... I can't wait to see it.

Uh, I will be back in a few with miles and dessert.

Thank you.

Hey.

Earth to taylor.

Mom, I'm texting with someone.

- Well, could you text someone after you set out the plates?

Thank you.

Talk to me. - About what?

- I can tell something's bothering you.

- The only thing that's bothering me right now is all this.

All what?

This dinner, mom.

- You used to love our family dinners.

- You're making my science award a big deal

And it really isn't.

- Well, we all think it's amazing

And we wanna celebrate you.

Let's get this party started!

Thank you so much for coming.

We're so glad you could both be here tonight.

- Uh... Okay. - Good job.

Hey, you are famous, my friend. Look at this. Look.

Here. Hadley register did a huge article on you.

- Wha... ? - Aw!

Hey.

- Ooh, thank you. - Mm-hmm.

- So, how's it going with have a heart?

We've launched last week.

Wait, how did I miss that?

- You didn't. We did a soft launch

Just to get the app up. I'll send you a link.

- Oh, and they also got four major updates, too.

- Which is not unusual for a healthcare app.

Or any other kind of app.

- Well, you have been working at this for so long.

Just please, let me know if I can help with anything.

I appreciate that.

It's not at the level of village green yet,

But uh, I'm getting there.

You're my best friend, judy.

And you are doing a great job. I'm so proud of you.

cheers.

Cheers.

(miles and taylor speaking indistinctly)

- Make it 10, make it 10. - All right.

10, 10. Ready?

Woo-hoo!

Sorry I'm late, everyone!

Soccer practice went way, way over, and then,

I promised I'd give olivia a ride home.

And then, she asked if I'd give avery a ride home too,

And I couldn't say no because we was, like, five feet away.

We'll discuss it later, gia.

Did I miss anything?

- Mom and judy are just talking about work

And miles is apparently the next golden boot winner.

- Yeah, I heard you rocked oregon state playoffs.

Yeah, I did.

Go, you.

I can see you, gia.

Who are you texting?

None of your business.

What's going on?

- I think taylor's texting a girl.

Oh, dude.

: Dinner's on!

Oh, let's get a photo with

The three of you together before we sit down at the table.

- Mom, can you-- - there literally must be

1,000 photos of the three of us on your phone.

So?

This is an important night.

Come on. Come on.

: Oh, look at you three! You're gorgeous!

How's this?

perfect. Smile.

: That's a classic!

Mom, look at miles's selfies.

- Those are funny, but why don't you show them

The rock-climbing photos?

- Ooh, ooh, here's one with taylor and me

From a few months back.

We need to go back out there again, yeah?

It's been too long. - That'd be great.

- Well, let's not forget why we gathered here tonight.

Taylor, we are so proud of you.

To taylor.

- Taylor! - Taylor!

- Taylor's excellence in science award is

A great reminder to all of us.

If we work hard, don't give up,

And push our goals to the next level, good things can happen.

Your father would be really proud of you.

Hey, did you see the photo in

The hadley register of miles

Scoring the winning goal in last week's soccer game?

of course. It's on my wall.

He's a beast!

- Hmm. - Whoa.

a beast who'd better boost

His scoring stats before the end of the season.

Only 3 % of high school soccer players end up playing at

Ncaa schools, and even fewer get scholarships.

And I'm working on it.

- Well, we will all be cheering for you.

Thank you.

: Hey, you going to

Sophia's surprise party on Saturday?

Yeah, I'm going.

Did you hear about the dj that they hired?

Yeah! They're amazing.

- Am I gonna see you there, taylor?

Taylor. - What?

- Hello? Am I gonna see you at the party... ?

I wasn't invited.

- Oh yeah, it's not a formal thing, it's just, you know,

Anybody who knows sophia could just show up, right? It's...

Uh, I don't know.

Avery is sophia's bestie and she invited me.

Taylor? Are you okay?

- I'm fine, mom. - Do you want me to ask avery if you're invited?

No, it's okay.

Parties aren't really my thing.

: Taylor, buddy, I...

I'm... I'm sorry.

I just... I honestly don't think

He needs an invite, though, right? He just--

It's okay.

- Hey, best behaviour at sophia's party, right?

Yeah. Yeah, of course, yeah.

Hmm. Good news.

Avery says you are invited to sophia's party, t.

Did you beg her to invite me?

No.

I just asked if there was a list,

And she said there is and you are on it.

Okay, can we take a minute?

I know that you both have super busy lives,

But we made a pact a few years back to always be here,

On time, for all family dinners.

- Tonight wasn't my fault, mom. - And I understand, gia,

But moving forward, can we please just make extra effort?

- Yeah. - Yes.

- Of course. - Good.

Now, tell me about this sophia?

Sophia bliss?

She's beyond, beyond the most popular human at hadley high.

- She's also captain of the math team.

And we're lab partners in chemistry class.

What is it? - Well, who were you texting with earlier?