Stalked by My Stepsister

Got you.

Put me down.

I keep telling you, you got to pace yourself

if you really wanna to crush that last quarter mile.

You okay?

You sure?

- I'm sure. - Okay.

- What's my time? - Just under 22 minutes.

- Man. - Come on, that's not so bad.

It's not so bad for high school.

It's not going to get me into Superior.

Maddy, it's one off day.

You're allowed to have an off day.

- Stupid asthma. - Come on.

Take you for a milkshake, make it all better?

Can't. Have to get home.

Mom and Kent said they have a surprise for me.

A surprise?

Do you think you're going to be a big sister?

I think they're a little past that.

Anyway, whatever it is, nothing's going to top

a phone call from Vegas telling me my mom eloped.

What are you complaining about?

I wish my mom would marry a millionaire.

I think your dad would frown on that.

Anyway, I'm just happy to see my mom happy for a change.

She's had a tough couple years.

She did?

Oh, do you mean how you were skipping school, sneaking out,

and getting picked up by the police?

You know I'm joking.

Actually, I kind of dig

dating a girl with a sordid past.

- Sordid? - So sordid.

I have a surprise for you, too.

Really? What's that?

Race to the car.

Cheater!

...don't call me later for dinner.

- 'Kay. - Hey.

Hi, sweetie. How was your run?

Not my best. Just under 22.

Mm, your asthma?

Do you want me to make another appointment with Dr. Nelson?

I think it was just an off day.

I'm gonna go clean up before dinner.

Oh, I think your surprise is here.

Maddy, I'd like you to meet my daughter Devon.

Maddy, it's so nice to meet you.

Oh, it's nice to meet you, too.

I'm sorry, I had no idea--

I know. Mom and Dad wanted it to be a surprise.

I told them we should warn you, but you know how they are.

Devon's just back from London.

Yeah, I thought you were in an arts academy there.

Devon: Yeah, I had some time off between semesters,

so I decided to come back home for a while

now that I have a whole new family to get to know.

Well, welcome back.

I should probably go clean up before dinner.

It was nice to meet you.

Madison. I'm sorry.

I really did tell them we shouldn't spring this on you.

Oh, it's totally fine.

It just caught me off guard.

I knew Kent had a daughter, but--

Our parents ran off and got married without even introducing us over Zoom.

Listen, I just wanted to tell you

that I'm excited you're here.

The truth is, I've always wanted a sister.

I'll see you at dinner?

Gia: Wait, so you have a little sister now?

- Apparently. - I always wanted a little sister.

Well, you can have her.

Wait, why? Is she super lame?

No, she actually seems pretty sweet.

Wow, I can see why you'd want to get rid of her.

- What a bitch. - Stop.

She's just, I don't know, maybe a little too sweet.

- Oh. - Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt.

No, that's just fine. Gia, I'll see you after dinner.

Are you choosing her over me?

Bye, Gia.

I just wanted to let you know that dinner's ready.

Oh, thanks. I'll be right there.

I love what you've done in here.

This was actually my room before I left for school.

Oh, I'm sorry. This is just where Kent put me.

You can have it back.

Oh, no. It's yours now.

It fits you.

Thanks.

Come on. I'm starving.

Laura: Thank you, sweetheart.

So, Devon, London must be so exciting.

I bet you made some good friends there.

Actually, I spent most of my time in the studio.

Well, the studio and Tate Modern.

Kent: Most parents have to set a curfew.

I had to practically throw Devon out of the house to go have fun.

I had lots of fun. Of course, I never would have gone

if I knew that my father was going to find the love of his life

and marry her while I was away.

Well, it wasn't exactly planned.

We were staying at the same hotel for a conference.

I couldn't find anywhere to sit for breakfast.

I saw your dad wandering around,

and invited him to sit with me in the lobby.

It turns out we're both from Springfield.

Kent: The next thing we knew, the sun was going down,

and then it was coming up again.

And we were still in the lobby talking.

- I'm really not an impulsive person. - It's true.

She won't buy a toaster oven without a thorough background check.

I don't know, I guess, talking to your dad,

we just have so much in common, and we didn't want to wait.

Why wait when you know it's perfect?

Dad's definitely had his share of broken hearts.

More than my share.

I'm just so glad he's finally found someone.

I will drink to that.

- Oh, hi, Gia. - Hey, Miss A!

Sorry. Mrs. Miller. Still getting used to the new name.

Just call me Laura.

- Nah. - Gia, this is Devon,

Kent's daughter.

Hey.

Laura: Gia and Maddy have been best friends since fourth grade.

- Except for seventh. - Yeah, Maddy stole my boyfriend.

He wasn't your boyfriend, and I didn't steal him.

He sat next to me at lunch one time.

Yeah, you're just lucky his dad got that job in North Dakota

before I could steal him back.

We're going to get coffee.

Why don't you take Devon with you?

Oh, that's okay. I don't want to crash.

You wouldn't be crashing. I was just gonna ask you.

Let me just grab my purse.

- I'll be back by 9. - Laura: Have fun.

- Bye, Gia. - Bye.

- You were just going to ask? - What was I supposed to do? My mom put me on the spot.

I don't usually drink coffee in the evening,

but I think I can make an exception

for my new sister and her best friend.

- Ready? - Ready or not.

Let's go.

So I just filled it with coffee and they added it to the menu.

So you invented this?

Invented is a strong word.

It's just hot chocolate and coffee.

- I can't believe you work here. - Ever since I turned 16.

I've never had a job except for taking care of my dad.

I'm glad he has you and your mom now.

Yeah, ever since she was little,

Maddy's been asking for a middle-aged businessman to take care of.

Kent's been a great stepdad.

He and Mom seem really happy together.

I'm hooked. I'm going for another.

I thought you said she was your stepsister,

not your Stepford sister.

- She's fine. - She's lame.

- You never like anyone new. - And I'm always right.

Give her a break. Okay, she could be worse.

- She could be your sister. - You leave Shannon out of this.

- She's really turning her life around. - 360 degrees.

I ordered us three. I figured we could stay and talk a while longer.

Ooh!

Your job seems really fun.

I don't know. It's-- I like it.

Thank you for inviting me tonight.

It was nice to meet Gia.

I can see why you two are friends.

Oh, now that you're back, we'll have to take a new family photo.

I'd like that.

Is this your mom?

No, my mom died when I was five.

That's Teresa. She was my dad's fiancée.

- And what happened there? - She killed herself.

I'm so sorry. I had no idea.

He doesn't like to talk about it.

It was just a few days after they got engaged.

She left a note, but it really messed him up for a while.

He shut himself off from the world.

It was just him and me alone in this house.

That's why I'm so glad to see how happy your mom has made him.

I feel the same way.

It was just my mom and me the past few years.

I haven't seen her smile like she has since she met your dad.

I'm happy you're here, Maddy.

Both of you.

Thanks, Devon.

I know this is your house,

but thanks for making us feel welcome.

What are sisters for?

Well, good night.

Good morning, sleepyhead.

It's 7 AM.

Oh, thanks, um...

I don't usually eat much for breakfast.

That's because you've never had my blueberry pancakes.