Mean Queen (2018) - full transcript
Following the suspected suicide of her friend and fellow teacher, Julie Taylor is hired to take over the senior math class for the last few weeks of school. It's been a difficult year for ...
- To all my friends,
peers and fellow students.
I'm so honoured to
accept this crown
as your prom queen.
And I wish you all the
greatest success.
Because if you really
want it, you can have it!
Ugh!
- Hi! You've reached
Joanne Harvey.
Please leave me a message.
- Joanne!
I just got your card,
and you are a star
for remembering.
Thank you so much. Call me.
Let's have dinner.
- What do you think?
- Very scholarly.
- Really? I don't know.
Maybe I should do
something with my hair.
- Honey, I meant that
as a compliment.
- It's just... I
wanna look good.
I mean, everybody already
knows each other,
and I'm gonna walk in at the
end of the school year.
It's gonna be really weird.
- It's gonna be great!
Plus everyone's wearing
the same thing,
so there's no judgement there.
How about this?
For your birthday,
we'll go for a little
shopping spree.
We'll get our hair done, our nails done.
Sound good?
- Sounds great.
- OK. Uh, strawberries?
Blueberries? Both?
- Actually, Dad's taking me
to breakfast before class.
- OK. You better get going then.
- Yeah! One more thing.
Could you maybe not make a
big deal about, you know,
that I'm your daughter?
- Of course.
- You're the best!
- Julie! Hi! Come on in.
- Thanks.
- Have you settled
into your classroom?
- Ah, that's my next stop.
- Well, I know I've
said it before,
but thank you for coming
in on such short notice.
- I'm happy to help. I just...
I wish it were under
different circumstances.
- I understand you knew Joanne.
- I do. We're good friends.
- Well, I hope it won't
be too uncomfortable
taking over her classroom.
- It's a little strange,
but I'm sure everyone's
feeling the same way.
- You know, I worked
with Joanne for 6 years,
and I never saw any sign
she would have done this.
- Suicide is still
just a theory.
- Of course.
- How are the students
handling things?
- There's been the usual
disruptions, questions.
- Well, I'd love to
help in any way I can.
In fact, I have an idea
for a "mindful box,"
where students can express what
they're feeling anonymously.
- Anything that might
help is welcome.
- Great!
- I'm sure I don't
need to tell you
you have big shoes to fill.
Joanne was strict,
but teachers like her help
make Avondale one of the best.
I hope you'll help us
maintain that reputation.
- I will do my best.
- Good morning!
- Good morning!
- I heard they found a bottle
of Novaheel in Harvey's desk.
- I'm not surprised.
That one had issues.
- Yeah, like being an A1 bitch!
- If everyone could
please take a seat,
we can get started.
Hi, everyone! I am Ms. Taylor.
I'll be your math teacher
for the remainder
of the school year.
I apologize if I don't get
your names right away.
It'll take me a minute,
but I will get there.
I've got some good news for you.
We have a test tomorrow.
- Can I have your
attention, please?
The student prom committee
is happy to announce
this year's nominees for
prom king and queen.
They are Tracy Pitch
and Brent Walker,
Amy Turner and Dylan Wade...
Heather Watts and Jack Lawson,
and lastly, Sophie
Harris and Dave Emery.
What?
- Well, I hope she
does something
to her hair before prom.
- Amy?
Uh, based on your
reaction to the nominees,
I'm assuming I got
your name right.
- You got me.
- Well, congratulations to
you and to all the nominees.
- And welcome to you too, Ms.
Taylor,
and your daughter.
Miya, is it?
- Thank you.
Let's get to work, shall we?
I want you to turn to page 7.
- So, how was your first
morning at Avondale?
- Fairly smooth!
- Oh, good! I'm Aaron
Peters, 12th grade science.
- Julie Taylor.
Nice to meet you.
- How'd you get so lucky
to substitute here?
- Oh, I'm not a
substitute, actually.
I was on the tail end of a
leave when I got the call.
- Oh, well, then welcome!
- Thanks!
- I was just on my way to
the staffroom for lunch
if you wanna meet everybody.
- I'd love to, thank you.
Uh, I'll be up in
a couple minutes.
- All right.
- Thanks!
- This one is even better.
Sophie kind of looks like a dog.
I'm gonna post this and
tag her as Prom Pooch.
- Prom Pooch?
Ah!
Oh my gosh!
Hey, Avondale, what up?
This is your lunchtime daily
mix from Jake, coming at ya.
♪♪ Somebody open the door ♪
- Hey!
Does it seriously suck
starting a new school or what?
- Uh, kind of.
- Why don't you come sit
with me and my friends?
I'll make sure it doesn't
suck nearly as bad.
- OK, sure!
♪ I'm on the outside ♪
♪ It's just another gold mine ♪♪
- You guys remember Miya.
- Hey!
- Yeah, of course!
- You know, I thought
he'd at least
congratulate me or something.
But no, he had to point out
that I dropped the ball
and failed everyone,
even though I haven't had
a drink in over a year.
- You've gotta stop using
that word, "fail."
- That's what I did.
I screwed up my
marriage, my job.
I almost lost custody
of my daughter.
- Julie, your mom died, and
you went off the rails.
As your sponsor, I can vouch
that we've all done it.
But look at you now.
You're good!
- I'm not gonna lie.
It's... it's not easy
stepping in for Jo.
I mean, I still can't
believe she...
she walked out of that school
and did what they say she did.
- From what I read,
the evidence is
pretty compelling
that she did commit suicide.
- It looks like that,
but I won't believe it
till they find her.
Jo was tough as nails.
In college, if she didn't
agree with a professor,
she would outright challenge
them and not back down.
- Hey, if you're
struggling at any time,
you can call me, all right?
- I'm pretty sure I dump
on you every chance I get.
- That's true.
- Hey!
- Hey!
- How was your first day?
- Actually, a lot
better than I thought.
- Yeah? How so?
- Well, you know Amy
Turner in your math class?
- Yes.
- Well, she asked if I could
come sit with her and some
of her friends at lunch.
And they are so cool!
- The cool kids, huh?
- Mom, don't worry.
They are nothing like the girls
at Crescent, especially Amy.
I mean, yes, she's popular, but
she's actually really nice.
- Well, just keep your head
up and your eyes open,
'cause you know how those
girls can be, right?
You hungry? Indian!
Sparkling water sound good?
- Yeah!
- Awesome.
- I'll do that!
- Thanks!
I gotta get to work.
Hey!
- Hey. I can't believe
Sophie Harris was nominated.
- She has a lot of friends, Amy.
- Yeah, losers!
- Well, there's, like, this
trend of choosing underdogs,
like all those celebs
who agree to go with total
geeks to their proms.
- Whatever. There is no
way she's gonna win.
And Heather and Tracy, like,
they're not even in the running.
Look, I gotta go. I'll
talk to you later.
- Wow! Didn't realize
Joanne had so many haters.
- Well, they'll realize
eventually the toughest teachers
are often the best ones.
- Do you seriously think you
have a chance at winning?
- If I don't, then
why do you care?
- Maybe I'm trying
to do you a favour
so you don't look
like a loser at prom.
Either way, you better drop out.
That crown's not gonna look very
good if you don't have any hair!
- Girls!
Is there a problem?
- I've gotta get to class.
- You know, I don't know why
she doesn't take my advice
and style her hair
in an updo for prom.
It would look amazing!
- So, that's what this was
about, hairstyling tips?
Because from where I stood,
it didn't look so innocent.
- Really?
Well, I can tell you,
anyone at this school
would die to have Amy Turner
give them beauty advice.
- And why is that?
- Because I'm just that popular.
Your daughter's really
lucky to be my friend.
- I think you should
probably head to class.
Oh, and, Amy...
I'm watching you.
Eyes on your test, please.
- Sorry for the interruption.
Just a brief announcement
that Sophie Harris
has withdrawn her name as
nominee for prom queen.
Ballots will be accepted
until the end of next week
for a new nomination.
Thank you.
All right, time's up!
Everyone, have a great weekend!
Reminder: Chapter 12, Questions
1 through 8 are due on Monday.
Thank you!
- Hey!
- Thank you. Thank you!
Sophie, you have a minute?
What happened?
Why did you remove your
name from the nominee list?
- It's just not worth it.
- What do you mean?
- To go up against Amy.
- Well, everyone has a
chance at winning, Sophie.
- You don't get it.
I just wanna finish school
and not have to deal with her.
- I just rescued this from
being used as a football.
- Thank you.
- You know, the staff
should have one of those,
so we can bitch
about how this job
can suck the life
right out of you.
- So you've lost optimism
that we're making the
world a better place
one student at a time?
- Have you met some
of these kids?
- I have!
Actually, there's
one in particular
who strikes me as a
bit of a life-sucker.
- Oh, let me guess. Amy Turner?
- So she has a reputation.
- Oh yeah! Amy's one of a kind.
She's smart, and she knows
how to get under your skin.
So, if I were you, I'd
stay out of her way,
or your time here at
Avondale may be over
before it's even begun.
Hey, Mom!
- Hey! You wanna go out
for dinner tonight?
- Actually, Amy invited
me to hang out with her
and some of her friends.
- Oh, OK!
- So can we skip dinner
tonight, if that's OK?
- We'll be ordering pizza.
- Sure.
- All right! Great!
I'm gonna go change.
- So, where are you two planning
on hanging out tonight?
- Uh, at my boyfriend's.
Don't worry, his
parents are fine
with having people over
when they're away.
Where's Mr. Taylor?
Working late?
- Miya's father and
I are separated.
- My dad's not around either.
- Mark's around.
- Whatever keeps the
support cheques coming.
My mom and I didn't
get that luxury.
- So, how are you adjusting
with the changes at the school?
- If you're talking about Harvey
killing herself, it's too bad.
But I'm fine with it,
because, to be honest,
no one really liked her.
- I'm asking because I
just graded your test,
and the results are
less than spectacular.
- So? There's only a few
weeks of school left.
No big deal, right?
- Well, it is a big deal.
I'm your teacher.
- Does it make your
job more fulfilling
if your students like you?
- No. Teaching isn't a
popularity contest.
- But it would make
things easier.
Like for Joanne,
if she hadn't tried to
play by all the rules.
But she didn't get that
that's not how things
are run at our school.
- How are things run?
- You'll figure it out.
Wow, you look hot!
- Thanks! So, I'll see you?
- Have fun. Home
by midnight, OK?
- OK.
- I wonder if Sara's
gonna be there.
You know she got asked out
by this guy in college.
- How do you just, like,
walk out your door one day
and jump into a river?
- They don't know if that's
exactly what she did.
- What else could've happened?
- I don't know. They
don't have a body.
- I heard the last person
who saw her was Mr. Peters.
- Oh, so you think he has
something to do with it?
- It is weird.
- Maybe he's always wanted
to dissect a cadaver.
- Or maybe he's, like, a
closet serial killer.
- Who?
- Mr. Peters.
We're thinking he has Ms.
Harvey's body
stashed in formaldehyde
somewhere.
- Oh my God!
Will you guys please stop
talking about Harvey?
My phone is literally blowing up
since I posted about
Dylan's party.
Tonight's gonna be lit.
- I knew her, actually.
She was my mom's friend.
- Really?
- Yeah.
- So, what, was she depressed?
- My mom says she wasn't.
She doesn't believe
she killed herself.
- See?
- What does she think happened?
- I don't know. I think she
just hopes she's still alive.
- Well, not me, 'cause
then she'll dock me
for handing in my
assignment late.
- That's messed up.
- Let's go get a drink.
- Don't say that!
- Oh my God! You
know I'm kidding.
- It's gotta be, like,
bad karma or something.
- Dylan's dad is cool as long,
as we don't drink all his beer.
- I probably shouldn't. My mom
has a real thing about drinking.
- Yeah, so does mine,
but I don't care.
- No, my mom would
totally freak out
if she found out
I'd been drinking.
- Are you saying our new
teacher's a real hard-ass?
- No! No! It's just... It's
just her thing, you know.
She used to drink, and she's
just really not cool about it.
- Is that why you have an
AA card on your fridge?
- You know, it's fine, actually.
I don't care either.
- Hey!
- Hey!
- How about we go, uh,
celebrate that nomination?
- You would literally find
any reason to celebrate.
- You got me.
♪♪ Take all the time you need ♪
♪ Around my finger Got
you tied up in knots ♪
♪ Just a word got you
hanging for more ♪
♪ Your mind's on me ♪
♪ I got you way in deep ♪
♪ All the boys are coming ♪
♪ All the blondes are running ♪
♪ I like you You like me ♪
♪ I like you And you a lot ♪
♪ All the boys are coming ♪
- Ah! Stop!
- Seriously?
You said that we would do it
at the end of the school year.
- Yeah. But the
year's not over yet.
- So? What's a few weeks?
Come on, we have so
much to celebrate.
♪ All the blondes... ♪
- I wanna wait!
Until prom.
Just think about it.
You and me...
doing it for the first time
as prom king and queen.
Ah! How climactic would that be?
- Sure, whatever.
But I swear if you block
me on prom night,
I'm not waiting for you anymore.
- Hey!
♪ All the boys are coming ♪
I'm the best thing that you
could ever hope to get.
Don't forget that.
♪ All the blondes are running ♪
♪ I like you You like me ♪
♪ I like you And you a lot ♪
♪ All the boys are coming ♪
♪ Yeah ♪♪
- Hey!
- Hey!
- How'd you get home?
- I Ubered. Amy has
a later curfew.
- So, what did you
guys do tonight?
- Just hung out.
- Any drinking?
- No, of course not.
- You know, if you did,
you could tell me.
I'd rather you talk to me about
that kind of thing than not, OK?
- I'm not into all
that, all right, Mom?
- What about Amy?
- She's fine.
- Does she drink?
- Even if she does, doesn't
mean that I would.
So, what about you and Dad?
Do you think now you might
try and work things out?
- I think your dad and I need...
time and space right now.
But we both love you so much,
and we are always here for you.
- You know, Amy told me that
her dad actually left her
when she was only a year old.
She hasn't seen him since.
- That might explain her edge.
- What do you mean?
- Amy reminds me of some of the
girls that went to Crescent.
- Are you serious?
- Yes, I'm serious.
- Mom, she took me in.
I was the totally new girl.
She didn't have to do that.
- Miya, would it bother you
if you saw her being
mean to people?
- You know...
not everyone's gonna
be nice to everybody.
But at least this
time, it's not me.
You know what? No.
I'm going to bed.
- What are you doing home?
- They let me go early
so they can schedule me
for a double tomorrow.
It's past 2:00, Amy.
I thought we had an agreement
you're home by 1:00.
- What do you care? You're
literally never here.
- I care a lot.
And just because I'm working,
doesn't mean you
don't get a curfew.
I'm talking to you!
- Give me that.
- Ah!
Ah!
- Just follow the
yellow brick road!
Amy Turner, will you
go to prom with me?
- Yes!
- Amy Turner, will you
go to prom with me?
- Yes!
- Amy Turner, will you
go to prom with me?
- Yes!
- will you go to prom with me?
- Yes!
- will you go to prom with me?
- Yes!
- Dad just called.
Asked if he could take me out
tomorrow for my birthday.
- Of course!
And seeing as how you are
officially 18 today,
where would you like to go for
your birthday shopping spree?
- Somewhere I can find
a dress for prom.
- So you're going?
- Yeah!
Actually, last night, Amy
convinced me I should.
I don't have a date,
but it doesn't matter.
I can just go with
Amy and her friends.
- It's a special night.
I'm glad you're going.
Let's go buy that dress.
- OK!
- Who's that?
- I asked Amy if she
could come along.
I didn't think you'd mind.
- Hey, Mi! Mrs. T!
You girls ready to go shopping?
I know the perfect place.
Oh my God!
This is it!
This is my dream dress!
What do you think?
Fit for a queen?
- It's gorgeous!
- Oh, you should get this one!
It's perfect!
- I don't know.
They're a little pricy,
don't you think?
- That's OK!
My mom gave me her debit card
and told me to get
whatever dress I wanted.
I mean, it is the biggest
night of your life.
- I doubt it'll be the
biggest night of your life.
- Are you kidding?
Everything that we have
worked for for 18 years
has brought us to that night.
And who you are on
prom will define you
for the rest of your life.
- Mom, can I please
get this dress?
- I think we need
to shop around.
- ♪♪ Happy birthday, dear Miya ♪
♪ Happy birthday to you ♪♪
- Make a wish!
- I bet I can guess
what you wished for!
A date for prom.
Oh, by the way, I spoke
to the committee.
I got you the job of counting
the votes on prom night.
- Really? That's so cool!
Thanks!
- To Miya.
You are officially an adult,
but you'll always
be my baby girl.
- Shouldn't we be toasting
with some champagne?
I mean, 18 is kind
of a big deal.
- Ah, it is, but it's not 21.
- Well, you could have a glass.
I'm sorry, I forgot.
- Forgot what?
- That you're a recovering.
- I am.
In fact, I am proud to say
I haven't had a drink
in over a year
now, right, honey?
- I'm gonna go grab
us some sodas.
- OK.
- I hope I didn't make
you uncomfortable.
- Not at all.
In fact, I'm glad
we have a minute
because I wanted to ask you:
Are you aware that
you're failing math?
- Yeah, but I'll just
make it up after grad.
- Sure, but the rules at
Avondale are pretty clear.
You have to pass all
of your subjects
in order to attend prom.
And you said yourself, Ms.
Harvey played by the rules,
so I'm... I'm sure she
informed you of that.
- She was gonna
give me a chance...
to take a few extra tests.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Will you give me that?
- I... I can arrange
for another test.
- Great.
Happy birthday, Mi!
- Honey, I'm so sorry we
didn't get you a dress today.
- It's fine.
- So, how did Amy know
about my drinking?
- Mom, you have an AA
card on the fridge.
- Did she talk to you about it?
- No. Of course not.
Well, I've got some homework
I should probably get done,
so I'm gonna go do that.
Thanks for the cake.
- You're welcome, honey.
- My debit card was missing
from my purse today.
- I needed a prom dress, Mom.
You knew that.
- Amy, we can't afford this!
You're gonna have
to take it back,
and we can buy you another one.
- Where? Some crappy
consignment store?
Oh, or the outlet mall? Ugh!
God! I mean, look at this!
Cheap! Cheap! Ugly! Cheap!
Do you really expect me
to wear this acrylic rag?
Think about it!
How would this have
made me look, Mom?
Like a loser, and I
am not a loser, Mom,
no thanks to you and all
these cheap, ugly clothes
that you bought me for years.
And now, on the biggest
night of my life,
you want me to wear what?
What?
Some hand-me-down dress
from prom 3 years ago?
- I've worked so hard to
give you the best I could,
including tuition.
- Well, maybe you should have
worked harder! Look at you!
Is it so hard to pull
yourself together?
Everyone knows that in
order to be the best,
you have to look the best.
So, it's no wonder we live
paycheque to paycheque.
Not me. I'm not gonna
live like that.
I'm gonna be the queen.
- Vicky, do you have a minute?
- Of course! What is it?
- I'm wondering if anyone
has ever filed a complaint
against Amy Turner.
- Not that I'm aware.
- Not just teachers,
but students.
- Of course not.
And I'm sure if there
were any issues,
they were dealt with,
since we strongly
encourage our teachers
to handle things internally.
I'm sure you can understand why.
- Of course. Thank you.
- So, the rumour's
getting around
that you're as tough
as Joanne was.
- Really? I will take that
as a compliment, thank you.
- And what about Amy Turner?
You taking my advice,
steering clear?
- I'm actually surprised
no one's filed a
complaint against her.
- Well, no one likes to admit
when they can't manage
a student, Julie.
- So, what do you do?
- Look the other way.
Or you do like Carol
Saunders did:
You take a leave.
- She left because of Amy?
- Well, she never said it,
but that would be my guess.
How's Amy behaving
in your class?
- She's failing, but I'm giving
her a chance to raise her grade.
- Well, make it easy.
- I'll make it fair.
Hey, do you know where I might
be able to find Ms. Saunders?
- In the teacher directory.
If not, I'm sure Deb, the
secretary, could help you.
- Thanks!
Hi! Uh, are you Carol Saunders?
- Yes. Can I help you?
- I'm Julie Taylor.
I'm Avondale's new math teacher.
I was wondering if you
could give me some insight
into a former student
of yours, Amy Turner.
I hear you may have had
some trouble with her.
- Who did you hear that from?
- Mr. Peters.
- Ah! So, he's still playing
along with her, is he?
Well, that's one way
to hang onto your job.
- I was under the impression
you took a leave.
- That's right.
I left before she
could have me fired,
because no job is worth
that kind of harassment.
- What exactly did she do?
- Shouldn't I be
asking you that?
That's why you're
here, aren't you?
- Yeah, she may be
playing some games.
- Then take my advice
and be very careful,
because that girl
is a sociopath,
and she plays to win.
- You really believe
she's a sociopath?
- Aside from almost
having me fired,
she made sure my marriage ended!
And now, if you'll excuse me,
I... I've got an
appointment to get to.
- Why... why... why
would she do that?
- Because Amy will stop at
nothing to get what she wants.
(Birds chirpin-Wake up.
It's dinnertime, Joanne.
That's a good girl.
Mr. Peters?
I need to take
another math test.
- And what does that
have to do with me?
- Well, I was hoping that you
could get me a copy of the test
that I can use to study,
and I won't tell
anyone about that time
that you put your
hand up my skirt.
- Well, that never happened.
- Didn't it?
Because I'm sure that the board
could easily be
convinced otherwise.
And I know that you wanna just
finish out the school year
with a good reputation.
- Miya, your father's here!
Hey! You wanna come in?
- Actually, uh, I was hoping
to have a word. Outside?
- OK.
What is it?
- I got a call late last
night from your sponsor.
She said you had a relapse.
- That's impossible.
That's not true!
- Look, I know you've
had a hard time
with this whole Joanne thing,
but the only reason
you won joint custody
was because you were sober.
But that all can change.
- Mark, I haven't had a
drink in almost 13 months.
Kate knows that! She wouldn't
say anything differently.
Call her! Call my
sponsor, Mark, please!
- What's going on?
- Your father thinks
I've been drinking.
- Dad, she hasn't. Trust
me, I know she hasn't.
- We should go. I only get a few
hours with my birthday girl.
- Mark, I am telling
you the truth!
- Hello!
- Kate, it's Julie.
- Hey!
- What's going on?
- What? What do you mean?
- Uh, Mark said you
left him a message
saying I've been drinking again.
- What? Why would I do that?
I've never called Mark.
- Well, why would he
just make that up?
- Julie, I didn't
call your ex-husband.
For one, I don't
have his number.
And secondly, I know you
haven't been drinking.
So it wasn't me.
- OK.
- She thinks.
She thinks she's
doing me a favour.
But she doesn't get it!
You don't threaten me, Ms.
Taylor!
I think we all know how
that's gonna end, Joanne.
I don't want your friend
to end up like you.
Do it.
Do it! And make sure
you show your work.
You know, no adult has
ever been in here...
not even my mom.
Because you were only
allowed in if I said so.
Not that I had any friends.
They made fun of
me for my clothes,
for my $10 haircut.
And Meg Dyer, she was the worst.
That fat bitch!
So, one day,
I told her that I had all this
Halloween candy to give her,
and I brought her back here.
But there was no candy.
After that...
she never bullied me again.
No one ever did.
- Hmm...
- What are you gonna do, Joanne?
Stab me with it?
It's gonna take a lot more
than a pencil to hurt me.
You might actually
prove to be useful.
- Julie, can I talk to you?
It'll just take a second.
- What is it?
- Well, I wanted to get
your opinion on something
before I meet with
a student of mine.
- Couldn't this wait?
- Sure, but I... I... I was
worried I was gonna miss you,
um, and I'm gonna meet
him just before lunch.
- OK, well, I'll make sure
to find you before lunch.
- Vote for Amy Turner
and Dylan Wade
for this year's prom
king and queen!
And in case anyone has forgotten
how we have represented the
school for the last 4 years,
here's a little cheat sheet
to remind you of why we deserve
to be your prom king and queen.
- Does it have "stud" on there?
- Shut up!
- Seriously, we're
Avondale royalty!
- So, what did you wanna
talk to me about?
- It's Amy's marks.
Based on the grade she
received from Ms. Harvey
and the test she just retook,
it looks like she's
failing math.
- Really? I'm surprised.
Amy's marks have
always been so good.
- Well, it doesn't look like
this is working out for her.
And if she doesn't pass,
she won't graduate.
- I wasn't aware of any of this.
- Ms. Harvey never spoke
with you about Amy's grades?
- She called, and we were
planning on meeting,
but then a few days later,
I heard she disappeared.
Amy, sweetie!
Your teacher dropped by
to discuss your marks.
- You failed your test again.
- That's not possible.
- I have it right here.
- I'm sure that there's a way
that she could retake
it again, right?
- Actually, I was already
stretching the rules
by giving her another chance.
- What about the
final assignment?
That's worth 20%, right?
- It is, but you'd
have to score a 98%
to bring your grade
just above a pass.
- I'll do it.
- I appreciate the intent,
but I think we need to be
realistic based on your year.
- You don't know me well
enough to assume anything.
- OK, I'm sure that Amy will
do whatever she has to do
to bring up her mark.
- I'm sure she will.
Thank you for your time, Elaine.
You have my cell if you need
to discuss anything further.
Thank you.
- Why didn't you do something?
- What did you expect me to do?
- Oh my God! That bitch is
trying to ruin everything!
- Amy! Where are you going?
- What the hell do you
think you're doing?
- You got your test back.
- Do you see where
you are right now?
You don't get to play
teacher anymore!
If you don't help me pass,
I swear I will kill you.
- Wasn't that your plan anyhow?
Or do you have a plan?
I mean, she's only
been at school
for what, like, 2 weeks?
- Whatever, I'm not worried.
- Do you imagine how much it
would suck if she were your mom?
- Well, maybe Miya gets
perks because of it.
- I don't think she bends.
- Hey!
- Hey.
- What were you
guys talking about?
- How cool it would be if
your mom was your teacher.
I mean, there's no way that
you could fail, right?
- My mom wouldn't
give me a free pass.
- Well, that sucks. We'll
talk to you later.
- You OK?
- Yeah, I'm fine.
- Do you wanna hang
out after school
and go over some prom stuff?
- Sure.
- Can we do it at your place?
My mom's working nights, and
she hates to be woken up.
- Yeah, no problem!
- Cool! I'll see you
after school then.
- What are you doing?
- My dress is in desperate need
of some extra bling for prom.
I thought maybe your mom
would have something.
Come on! We're just trying it.
We'll put it back.
- OK. My mom does have a few
things my dad gave her.
Let's see...
- Do you have a dress yet?
- Uh, no, not yet.
You should wear your
hair up for prom.
It would look amazing.
- What about these?
- Ah, yes! They're perfect.
Oh, I dropped one.
I can't see where it went.
- Really?
- Maybe it went under the bed.
- Did you find it?
- Yeah.
- You look like you saw a ghost.
- Hey, let's just
put these back.
I thought about it,
and you deserve this.
What's wrong? What is going on?
- Found this beside your bed.
- Miya, this isn't mine.
- Don't lie to me!
- It's... it's not!
- Then where did it come from?
You're the only one in
the house who drinks.
- I don't drink, Miya!
- Bull! I backed you with
Dad, and you were lying!
So how am I supposed
to talk to you now
if you weren't even
honest with me?
- Miya, please...
- No! No.
- Please.
- No! You know what?
You said this was gonna be a
fresh start for both of us,
and I was finally
starting to feel good.
I mean, what would I have
said if Amy found this?
- Amy was here?
- We were planning prom!
- Were you in my room?
- What does that have to do...
- Were you in my room?
- Why are you yelling at me?
- I don't trust her! I
don't trust that girl!
- Seriously? You're blaming Amy?
- Miya, I am not the only one.
Teachers have left the
school because of her.
- I don't believe you!
- You know I don't drink.
You know I don't!
Where are you going?
- I'm going to Dad's.
Don't worry, I won't
tell him why.
I won't as long as
you don't stop me.
- Miya!
- Amy...
- Not right now, Mom. I'm
gonna be late for school.
- Good morning, Avondale!
With prom just 3 days away,
members, don't miss
the committee meeting
today during lunch
in the library.
- We should rent
a limo for prom.
- A white one with a sun roof.
- Ooh!
- You know, I've been thinking,
isn't it kind of cramping our
style hanging out with Miya?
She's nice or whatever, but
her mom is such a bitch!
- To you, she is.
- Well, Miya has done
nothing to back me.
- So, should we get a
stretch or a stacked SUV?
- You guys thinking of
renting a limo for prom?
- Of course!
- Cool! I'd be into that!
- Don't you have to be
there early or something
for committee?
Maybe you could just
go on your own.
- Ah!
- How dare you try to manipulate
my daughter and my life!
- Honestly, I don't what
you are on about now.
- I know you ended Ms. Saunders'
marriage and pushed her out.
I am not going anywhere!
- That's fine. I
like a challenge.
And you know what they say!
Every hurdle you knock over
just makes you stronger.
- It's every hurdle
you overcome, Amy.
You are not as smart as you
lie and cheat and pretend...
- Actually, I am.
'Cause if you look at the
assignment I'm handing in,
you'll see that it's perfect,
which raises my grade
just over a pass.
So go ahead.
Stick around! I've won!
There's nothing more
that you can do.
Psst!
- Miya. Miya!
- What are you doing?
- Just collecting laundry.
- I can do it.
- You're gonna wanna put
stain spray on that.
What happened? Did
you cut yourself?
- At school.
- Well, here, let me
take a look at it!
- It's fine! God, just
go play nurse at work!
- You looking for these?
You've become a lot
of things, Amy,
but I didn't think
you'd turn to this.
- I'm not a pill popper, Mom.
- Then where have they gone?
- I don't know. Maybe you took
them and you don't even know it?
I see you popping them
like candy with your wine.
- That's not true. You know it.
- Isn't it? Whose name
is on the bottle, Mom?
Why? Why do you even take them?
- This isn't about me.
- Of course it is, because
if I were taking them,
whose fault would that be?
Who brought them
into this house?
- You're turning this around!
- Yeah, because you won't
answer the question.
Why? Why do you take them?
Is it because your
job is too stressful
or because Dad left us?
Or maybe it's all those things,
because your sad,
pathetic, little life
didn't turn out the
way you planned,
working 12-hour shifts
with no one to come home to but
your bottle and your pills.
- It's you, all right?
I take them because of you.
- Well, in a couple of
months, I'll be gone,
and then you can have
them all to yourself.
Are you following me?
- I did say I was watching you.
- You have no idea the
mistake that you just made.
- Tell me something, Amy.
Why do your handwritten
numbers match Joanne's?
- Are you serious?
- Very.
- You're crazier
than your friend.
- I don't think so.
In fact, I think the
detective on the case
will call this evidence.
- And I'm pretty sure that he
would call this harassment.
Following a student,
accusing them of nothing?
- You know, you can spin
this however you want, Amy,
but I haven't done
anything wrong.
I'm out on a walk, and I
happened to run into you.
- Oh. OK, so, I'm not here.
I'm at home.
What's that?
My teacher's at my door.
She's accusing me of
having something to do
with her daughter moving out.
She's really angry, and I'm
pretty sure she's drunk.
I'm just guessing,
but maybe she fell off the wagon
because of her dear
friend Joanne.
And when I try to
get her to leave,
she lashes out...
and she hits me.
- Great story.
No one will believe it.
- You don't think so?
- I don't think so.
- Ah!
No, don't!
- Amy, stop it!
What the hell?
- Ms. Taylor, please!
- I know how uncomfortable
this must be for you, Amy.
And I'm sure Ms. Taylor
appreciates your understanding
as much as I do.
- Vicky, with all due
respect, this didn't happen.
None of it.
In my whole life, I have never
laid my hand on anyone,
let alone a student.
I mean, to even suggest...
- Ms. Taylor, Amy has
been generous enough
for not filing a
formal complaint.
Her request that you be
dismissed immediately
is not uncalled for.
- Please.
Elaine...
We all know our children.
And that's our
responsibility as parents
is to know our children.
And you let her get
away with this,
you're letting her get away
with a pretty big lie.
I... I... I wanted
to talk to her.
I saw her...
I saw her walk behind the
house and into the woods,
and I followed her.
- Can we please go now?
- Of course.
- She left this stuck to
my door with a knife.
- You saw her do this?
- I didn't see her. I...
I know it was her, because she's
been doing stuff like this.
She's been bullying me
since I started this job,
and I... I won't cave!
- Julie, that's enough!
On behalf of the entire school,
you have our sincerest apologies
and assurance this
will be dealt with.
What the hell was that about?
- You don't get it! She's crazy!
I mean, she... Vicky, you gotta
believe me, she did this.
She did this. She did
that to her face.
- So, what? An 18-year-old
was bullying you?
- She's manipulative.
I mean, she knows what to
do to get what she wants.
I mean, you can ask
Mr. Peters, ask Carol.
- I don't have to, Julie.
There's never been a
complaint against her.
- No one wants to
lose their job!
- OK, we're done here.
And, Julie, get some help.
- Amy!
- Hi!
- Hi!
I'm sorry. Uh, did you call?
Because my phone didn't ring.
- No, um, I have Miya's prom dress.
Is she home?
- Yeah, she just got
back from school.
Um, come on in.
Miya!
- Hey!
- Hey.
- What are you doing here?
- I brought your prom dress.
You don't have to wear it,
but I know you love it,
and I wanted you to
have the option.
- Thank you.
- Sure.
- How about I, uh, put that
up in your room for you?
Thanks.
I wanted to let you know
that it didn't... Didn't
work out at school.
But I figure that gives us a...
a chance
for a fresh start
somewhere else, right?
- Another fresh start.
- I know you don't have a
lot of faith in me now,
but don't believe
everything you hear.
- What are you talking about?
- You know me, Miya.
Please don't forget that, OK?
And I love you.
So I want you to have a
great time at prom tonight,
and stay away from Amy.
Have fun.
- Mom!
Mom!
Mom!
Can you zip me up, please?
- I saw you...
going into the woods.
What were you doing?
- I'm 18, Mother.
I don't have to tell you
everything I'm doing.
- As long as you live
in my house, you do.
- Fine!
I went to meet Dylan for
a little pre-prom sex
because I figured he'd
be too drunk after.
Are you glad you asked?
- You know, most
mothers are proud
when their daughters are
about to graduate...
proud of the women
they've become.
- Well, then you should
be glowing, Mother.
- I'm not.
You don't even deserve
to go to prom.
- I don't care what you think!
This is my night!
I'm gonna be the queen.
- Oh my gosh! That
limo was so sick!
- Enjoy prom!
- Oh, you too!
- Thanks. See you later.
- OK, guys, let's tag
this moment in history.
- Hey.
- Hey. Nice dress!
Was that the one on
the discount rack?
- You have to vote
before you go in.
- I'd love to.
Is it bad luck to
vote for ourselves?
- Politicians do
it all the time.
- Come on, guys.
The party awaits.
- Hello?
I'll be right there.
- Come in.
- Has Amy gone to prom?
- Yeah, she left a
short while ago.
- Um...
I, uh, I really need you
to take my word on this.
I would never, ever
strike your daughter.
- I know.
- Where did Amy go?
- Probably to practice
her victory speech.
- Did you vote for her?
- Of course!
Why, didn't you?
- No.
- For real?
Oh my gosh! If Amy finds out,
she is going to kill you!
- Seriously, Sara?
She's just a bitch,
not a psycho.
- Ladies!
Hey!
Oh, sweetie, your
makeup looks like crap.
You should probably go fix it.
So?
Did I win?
- You'll have to wait and see.
- I knew you were useless.
- What are you doing?
- You don't get it, Miya.
You made a mistake
counting the votes.
- No, I didn't.
- You're only here
because of me!
- Don't touch me, you bitch!
What the hell?
- You're pathetic!
- My mom was right about you!
- What, you mean that drunk
that you left to go
live with your dad?
All because of a cheap bottle
of Chardonnay by the bed?
You know, it's too bad
it wasn't a better year.
I might've actually enjoyed it.
- You're not getting that crown!
Ow!
- Don't mess with me, Miya.
I will break you, the same
way that I did your mother.
- That doll you found
on your door...
Amy had one just like it.
I should have spoken up.
It's just I haven't been able to
mother Amy in such a long time.
She looks down on me, you know?
She thinks I'm a failure.
She should, 'cause you're right.
I should have raised a child
who's respectful and kind.
Amy's none of those things.
Not anymore.
You, um, you said you followed
her that night into the woods.
- Yes, I did.
- I saw her too.
She slipped through
the back fence.
- What do you think
she's doing back there?
- This used to be
Amy's clubhouse.
- Why would she still
be coming out here?
- I don't know.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't
have brought you here.
- Do you hear that?
- It's probably an animal.
- It's nailed shut!
- Oh my God!
- Joanne!
- Oh my God!
- Elaine, help me get her out!
Let's get you out of here.
Are you hurt?
- No.
- Oh!
- What happened? Who
did this to you?
- Amy Turner.
- Why?
- I told her she
wouldn't go to the prom.
- Oh my God! That's why she
had Miya count the votes!
If Amy doesn't win...
Miya, please pick up.
Call the police.
- Hi! This is Miya.
Please leave a message.
- OK. I'm... I'm
going to the school.
Tell the police to
meet me there, OK?
- 911, what's your emergency?
- I need to report my daughter.
- Hello? Can anyone hear me?
Please! Can someone hear me?
Please!
Please, I'm locked in here!
- To all my friends,
peers and fellow students.
I'm so honoured to
accept this crown
as your prom queen.
And I wish you all the
greatest success.
Because if you really
want it, you can have it!
- Do you know where Miya is?
- I don't know. The
auditorium, I think.
- OK.
- Ugh!
To all my friends, peers
and fellow students.
I'm so honoured to accept this
crown as your prom queen.
- Do you know where Miya is?
- I saw her with Amy Turner.
- Miya?
Miya!
- I am so honoured
to accept this crown
as your prom queen.
And I wish you all the
greatest success.
Because if you really want it...
you can have it!
- Miya!
- Mom?
- Miya!
- Mom! Mom, I'm locked in!
- Miya!
- Please! Mom!
Mom!
- Are you OK?
- I'm so sorry. You were right.
- It's OK.
- You were right about Amy.
- It's OK. Let's
get out of here.
♪♪ Call me crazy ♪
- Let's go dance.
- What are we gonna do?
- Wait here.
♪ When I look at my baby ♪
Amy!
♪ So crazy ♪♪
- What are you doing here?
You were fired, remember?
You should probably leave
before the principal sees you.
- I know what you did,
to Miya, to Joanne.
And for what? For this?
- Have you been drinking again, Ms.
Taylor?
Because you're sounding
seriously crazy.
- I found Joanne.
In your clubhouse.
- And now, ladies and gentlemen,
the moment we've all
been waiting for:
this year's prom king and queen.
The winners are...
Amy Turner and Dylan Wade!
- I won!
- No. You're gonna pay for
what you did, all of it.
- Let me go!
- Come on up and
claim your crown.
My friends, peers and
fellow students,
I can't tell you
how honoured I am
to accept this crown
as your prom queen.
For years, I have strived
to represent Avondale
in its excellence
in everything that I do.
Because the greatest school
needs the best students.
And by awarding me this crown,
you have proven to me
that I am the best!
What are you doing?
No! No! No, no, no!
I haven't finished
my speech yet.
Get off me! Don't you get it?
I'm the prom queen!
This is my moment!
I deserve this!
Let me go!
I deserve this crown!
Not them! Look at them!
They're all losers!
I'm the queen!
I'm the queen.
- Oh my God, she is a psycho!
♪ ♪ ♪
- It's OK. Really, I'm fine.
I... I don't need this.
- Yes, you do. Let her
take care of you.
Jo, I'm so sorry it took
me so long to find you.
I don't know what
would have happened.
- Hey, you found me.
That's all that matters.
Thank you.
- I am so sorry, Mom.
- She manipulated you.
You didn't know.
- No, I should have
listened to you.
- I'll remind you
of that next time.
- Hey, Miya! Do you wanna come
with us to the after-party?
- Thanks, but I think I'll pass.
- All right. Have a good night.
- Bye, Miya!
Whoo!
- I guess nothing will ruin the
biggest night of their lives.
- Can we just go home now?
- Yes.
♪♪ When the weather
gets bad out there ♪
♪ And feels like it's
coming in here ♪
peers and fellow students.
I'm so honoured to
accept this crown
as your prom queen.
And I wish you all the
greatest success.
Because if you really
want it, you can have it!
Ugh!
- Hi! You've reached
Joanne Harvey.
Please leave me a message.
- Joanne!
I just got your card,
and you are a star
for remembering.
Thank you so much. Call me.
Let's have dinner.
- What do you think?
- Very scholarly.
- Really? I don't know.
Maybe I should do
something with my hair.
- Honey, I meant that
as a compliment.
- It's just... I
wanna look good.
I mean, everybody already
knows each other,
and I'm gonna walk in at the
end of the school year.
It's gonna be really weird.
- It's gonna be great!
Plus everyone's wearing
the same thing,
so there's no judgement there.
How about this?
For your birthday,
we'll go for a little
shopping spree.
We'll get our hair done, our nails done.
Sound good?
- Sounds great.
- OK. Uh, strawberries?
Blueberries? Both?
- Actually, Dad's taking me
to breakfast before class.
- OK. You better get going then.
- Yeah! One more thing.
Could you maybe not make a
big deal about, you know,
that I'm your daughter?
- Of course.
- You're the best!
- Julie! Hi! Come on in.
- Thanks.
- Have you settled
into your classroom?
- Ah, that's my next stop.
- Well, I know I've
said it before,
but thank you for coming
in on such short notice.
- I'm happy to help. I just...
I wish it were under
different circumstances.
- I understand you knew Joanne.
- I do. We're good friends.
- Well, I hope it won't
be too uncomfortable
taking over her classroom.
- It's a little strange,
but I'm sure everyone's
feeling the same way.
- You know, I worked
with Joanne for 6 years,
and I never saw any sign
she would have done this.
- Suicide is still
just a theory.
- Of course.
- How are the students
handling things?
- There's been the usual
disruptions, questions.
- Well, I'd love to
help in any way I can.
In fact, I have an idea
for a "mindful box,"
where students can express what
they're feeling anonymously.
- Anything that might
help is welcome.
- Great!
- I'm sure I don't
need to tell you
you have big shoes to fill.
Joanne was strict,
but teachers like her help
make Avondale one of the best.
I hope you'll help us
maintain that reputation.
- I will do my best.
- Good morning!
- Good morning!
- I heard they found a bottle
of Novaheel in Harvey's desk.
- I'm not surprised.
That one had issues.
- Yeah, like being an A1 bitch!
- If everyone could
please take a seat,
we can get started.
Hi, everyone! I am Ms. Taylor.
I'll be your math teacher
for the remainder
of the school year.
I apologize if I don't get
your names right away.
It'll take me a minute,
but I will get there.
I've got some good news for you.
We have a test tomorrow.
- Can I have your
attention, please?
The student prom committee
is happy to announce
this year's nominees for
prom king and queen.
They are Tracy Pitch
and Brent Walker,
Amy Turner and Dylan Wade...
Heather Watts and Jack Lawson,
and lastly, Sophie
Harris and Dave Emery.
What?
- Well, I hope she
does something
to her hair before prom.
- Amy?
Uh, based on your
reaction to the nominees,
I'm assuming I got
your name right.
- You got me.
- Well, congratulations to
you and to all the nominees.
- And welcome to you too, Ms.
Taylor,
and your daughter.
Miya, is it?
- Thank you.
Let's get to work, shall we?
I want you to turn to page 7.
- So, how was your first
morning at Avondale?
- Fairly smooth!
- Oh, good! I'm Aaron
Peters, 12th grade science.
- Julie Taylor.
Nice to meet you.
- How'd you get so lucky
to substitute here?
- Oh, I'm not a
substitute, actually.
I was on the tail end of a
leave when I got the call.
- Oh, well, then welcome!
- Thanks!
- I was just on my way to
the staffroom for lunch
if you wanna meet everybody.
- I'd love to, thank you.
Uh, I'll be up in
a couple minutes.
- All right.
- Thanks!
- This one is even better.
Sophie kind of looks like a dog.
I'm gonna post this and
tag her as Prom Pooch.
- Prom Pooch?
Ah!
Oh my gosh!
Hey, Avondale, what up?
This is your lunchtime daily
mix from Jake, coming at ya.
♪♪ Somebody open the door ♪
- Hey!
Does it seriously suck
starting a new school or what?
- Uh, kind of.
- Why don't you come sit
with me and my friends?
I'll make sure it doesn't
suck nearly as bad.
- OK, sure!
♪ I'm on the outside ♪
♪ It's just another gold mine ♪♪
- You guys remember Miya.
- Hey!
- Yeah, of course!
- You know, I thought
he'd at least
congratulate me or something.
But no, he had to point out
that I dropped the ball
and failed everyone,
even though I haven't had
a drink in over a year.
- You've gotta stop using
that word, "fail."
- That's what I did.
I screwed up my
marriage, my job.
I almost lost custody
of my daughter.
- Julie, your mom died, and
you went off the rails.
As your sponsor, I can vouch
that we've all done it.
But look at you now.
You're good!
- I'm not gonna lie.
It's... it's not easy
stepping in for Jo.
I mean, I still can't
believe she...
she walked out of that school
and did what they say she did.
- From what I read,
the evidence is
pretty compelling
that she did commit suicide.
- It looks like that,
but I won't believe it
till they find her.
Jo was tough as nails.
In college, if she didn't
agree with a professor,
she would outright challenge
them and not back down.
- Hey, if you're
struggling at any time,
you can call me, all right?
- I'm pretty sure I dump
on you every chance I get.
- That's true.
- Hey!
- Hey!
- How was your first day?
- Actually, a lot
better than I thought.
- Yeah? How so?
- Well, you know Amy
Turner in your math class?
- Yes.
- Well, she asked if I could
come sit with her and some
of her friends at lunch.
And they are so cool!
- The cool kids, huh?
- Mom, don't worry.
They are nothing like the girls
at Crescent, especially Amy.
I mean, yes, she's popular, but
she's actually really nice.
- Well, just keep your head
up and your eyes open,
'cause you know how those
girls can be, right?
You hungry? Indian!
Sparkling water sound good?
- Yeah!
- Awesome.
- I'll do that!
- Thanks!
I gotta get to work.
Hey!
- Hey. I can't believe
Sophie Harris was nominated.
- She has a lot of friends, Amy.
- Yeah, losers!
- Well, there's, like, this
trend of choosing underdogs,
like all those celebs
who agree to go with total
geeks to their proms.
- Whatever. There is no
way she's gonna win.
And Heather and Tracy, like,
they're not even in the running.
Look, I gotta go. I'll
talk to you later.
- Wow! Didn't realize
Joanne had so many haters.
- Well, they'll realize
eventually the toughest teachers
are often the best ones.
- Do you seriously think you
have a chance at winning?
- If I don't, then
why do you care?
- Maybe I'm trying
to do you a favour
so you don't look
like a loser at prom.
Either way, you better drop out.
That crown's not gonna look very
good if you don't have any hair!
- Girls!
Is there a problem?
- I've gotta get to class.
- You know, I don't know why
she doesn't take my advice
and style her hair
in an updo for prom.
It would look amazing!
- So, that's what this was
about, hairstyling tips?
Because from where I stood,
it didn't look so innocent.
- Really?
Well, I can tell you,
anyone at this school
would die to have Amy Turner
give them beauty advice.
- And why is that?
- Because I'm just that popular.
Your daughter's really
lucky to be my friend.
- I think you should
probably head to class.
Oh, and, Amy...
I'm watching you.
Eyes on your test, please.
- Sorry for the interruption.
Just a brief announcement
that Sophie Harris
has withdrawn her name as
nominee for prom queen.
Ballots will be accepted
until the end of next week
for a new nomination.
Thank you.
All right, time's up!
Everyone, have a great weekend!
Reminder: Chapter 12, Questions
1 through 8 are due on Monday.
Thank you!
- Hey!
- Thank you. Thank you!
Sophie, you have a minute?
What happened?
Why did you remove your
name from the nominee list?
- It's just not worth it.
- What do you mean?
- To go up against Amy.
- Well, everyone has a
chance at winning, Sophie.
- You don't get it.
I just wanna finish school
and not have to deal with her.
- I just rescued this from
being used as a football.
- Thank you.
- You know, the staff
should have one of those,
so we can bitch
about how this job
can suck the life
right out of you.
- So you've lost optimism
that we're making the
world a better place
one student at a time?
- Have you met some
of these kids?
- I have!
Actually, there's
one in particular
who strikes me as a
bit of a life-sucker.
- Oh, let me guess. Amy Turner?
- So she has a reputation.
- Oh yeah! Amy's one of a kind.
She's smart, and she knows
how to get under your skin.
So, if I were you, I'd
stay out of her way,
or your time here at
Avondale may be over
before it's even begun.
Hey, Mom!
- Hey! You wanna go out
for dinner tonight?
- Actually, Amy invited
me to hang out with her
and some of her friends.
- Oh, OK!
- So can we skip dinner
tonight, if that's OK?
- We'll be ordering pizza.
- Sure.
- All right! Great!
I'm gonna go change.
- So, where are you two planning
on hanging out tonight?
- Uh, at my boyfriend's.
Don't worry, his
parents are fine
with having people over
when they're away.
Where's Mr. Taylor?
Working late?
- Miya's father and
I are separated.
- My dad's not around either.
- Mark's around.
- Whatever keeps the
support cheques coming.
My mom and I didn't
get that luxury.
- So, how are you adjusting
with the changes at the school?
- If you're talking about Harvey
killing herself, it's too bad.
But I'm fine with it,
because, to be honest,
no one really liked her.
- I'm asking because I
just graded your test,
and the results are
less than spectacular.
- So? There's only a few
weeks of school left.
No big deal, right?
- Well, it is a big deal.
I'm your teacher.
- Does it make your
job more fulfilling
if your students like you?
- No. Teaching isn't a
popularity contest.
- But it would make
things easier.
Like for Joanne,
if she hadn't tried to
play by all the rules.
But she didn't get that
that's not how things
are run at our school.
- How are things run?
- You'll figure it out.
Wow, you look hot!
- Thanks! So, I'll see you?
- Have fun. Home
by midnight, OK?
- OK.
- I wonder if Sara's
gonna be there.
You know she got asked out
by this guy in college.
- How do you just, like,
walk out your door one day
and jump into a river?
- They don't know if that's
exactly what she did.
- What else could've happened?
- I don't know. They
don't have a body.
- I heard the last person
who saw her was Mr. Peters.
- Oh, so you think he has
something to do with it?
- It is weird.
- Maybe he's always wanted
to dissect a cadaver.
- Or maybe he's, like, a
closet serial killer.
- Who?
- Mr. Peters.
We're thinking he has Ms.
Harvey's body
stashed in formaldehyde
somewhere.
- Oh my God!
Will you guys please stop
talking about Harvey?
My phone is literally blowing up
since I posted about
Dylan's party.
Tonight's gonna be lit.
- I knew her, actually.
She was my mom's friend.
- Really?
- Yeah.
- So, what, was she depressed?
- My mom says she wasn't.
She doesn't believe
she killed herself.
- See?
- What does she think happened?
- I don't know. I think she
just hopes she's still alive.
- Well, not me, 'cause
then she'll dock me
for handing in my
assignment late.
- That's messed up.
- Let's go get a drink.
- Don't say that!
- Oh my God! You
know I'm kidding.
- It's gotta be, like,
bad karma or something.
- Dylan's dad is cool as long,
as we don't drink all his beer.
- I probably shouldn't. My mom
has a real thing about drinking.
- Yeah, so does mine,
but I don't care.
- No, my mom would
totally freak out
if she found out
I'd been drinking.
- Are you saying our new
teacher's a real hard-ass?
- No! No! It's just... It's
just her thing, you know.
She used to drink, and she's
just really not cool about it.
- Is that why you have an
AA card on your fridge?
- You know, it's fine, actually.
I don't care either.
- Hey!
- Hey!
- How about we go, uh,
celebrate that nomination?
- You would literally find
any reason to celebrate.
- You got me.
♪♪ Take all the time you need ♪
♪ Around my finger Got
you tied up in knots ♪
♪ Just a word got you
hanging for more ♪
♪ Your mind's on me ♪
♪ I got you way in deep ♪
♪ All the boys are coming ♪
♪ All the blondes are running ♪
♪ I like you You like me ♪
♪ I like you And you a lot ♪
♪ All the boys are coming ♪
- Ah! Stop!
- Seriously?
You said that we would do it
at the end of the school year.
- Yeah. But the
year's not over yet.
- So? What's a few weeks?
Come on, we have so
much to celebrate.
♪ All the blondes... ♪
- I wanna wait!
Until prom.
Just think about it.
You and me...
doing it for the first time
as prom king and queen.
Ah! How climactic would that be?
- Sure, whatever.
But I swear if you block
me on prom night,
I'm not waiting for you anymore.
- Hey!
♪ All the boys are coming ♪
I'm the best thing that you
could ever hope to get.
Don't forget that.
♪ All the blondes are running ♪
♪ I like you You like me ♪
♪ I like you And you a lot ♪
♪ All the boys are coming ♪
♪ Yeah ♪♪
- Hey!
- Hey!
- How'd you get home?
- I Ubered. Amy has
a later curfew.
- So, what did you
guys do tonight?
- Just hung out.
- Any drinking?
- No, of course not.
- You know, if you did,
you could tell me.
I'd rather you talk to me about
that kind of thing than not, OK?
- I'm not into all
that, all right, Mom?
- What about Amy?
- She's fine.
- Does she drink?
- Even if she does, doesn't
mean that I would.
So, what about you and Dad?
Do you think now you might
try and work things out?
- I think your dad and I need...
time and space right now.
But we both love you so much,
and we are always here for you.
- You know, Amy told me that
her dad actually left her
when she was only a year old.
She hasn't seen him since.
- That might explain her edge.
- What do you mean?
- Amy reminds me of some of the
girls that went to Crescent.
- Are you serious?
- Yes, I'm serious.
- Mom, she took me in.
I was the totally new girl.
She didn't have to do that.
- Miya, would it bother you
if you saw her being
mean to people?
- You know...
not everyone's gonna
be nice to everybody.
But at least this
time, it's not me.
You know what? No.
I'm going to bed.
- What are you doing home?
- They let me go early
so they can schedule me
for a double tomorrow.
It's past 2:00, Amy.
I thought we had an agreement
you're home by 1:00.
- What do you care? You're
literally never here.
- I care a lot.
And just because I'm working,
doesn't mean you
don't get a curfew.
I'm talking to you!
- Give me that.
- Ah!
Ah!
- Just follow the
yellow brick road!
Amy Turner, will you
go to prom with me?
- Yes!
- Amy Turner, will you
go to prom with me?
- Yes!
- Amy Turner, will you
go to prom with me?
- Yes!
- will you go to prom with me?
- Yes!
- will you go to prom with me?
- Yes!
- Dad just called.
Asked if he could take me out
tomorrow for my birthday.
- Of course!
And seeing as how you are
officially 18 today,
where would you like to go for
your birthday shopping spree?
- Somewhere I can find
a dress for prom.
- So you're going?
- Yeah!
Actually, last night, Amy
convinced me I should.
I don't have a date,
but it doesn't matter.
I can just go with
Amy and her friends.
- It's a special night.
I'm glad you're going.
Let's go buy that dress.
- OK!
- Who's that?
- I asked Amy if she
could come along.
I didn't think you'd mind.
- Hey, Mi! Mrs. T!
You girls ready to go shopping?
I know the perfect place.
Oh my God!
This is it!
This is my dream dress!
What do you think?
Fit for a queen?
- It's gorgeous!
- Oh, you should get this one!
It's perfect!
- I don't know.
They're a little pricy,
don't you think?
- That's OK!
My mom gave me her debit card
and told me to get
whatever dress I wanted.
I mean, it is the biggest
night of your life.
- I doubt it'll be the
biggest night of your life.
- Are you kidding?
Everything that we have
worked for for 18 years
has brought us to that night.
And who you are on
prom will define you
for the rest of your life.
- Mom, can I please
get this dress?
- I think we need
to shop around.
- ♪♪ Happy birthday, dear Miya ♪
♪ Happy birthday to you ♪♪
- Make a wish!
- I bet I can guess
what you wished for!
A date for prom.
Oh, by the way, I spoke
to the committee.
I got you the job of counting
the votes on prom night.
- Really? That's so cool!
Thanks!
- To Miya.
You are officially an adult,
but you'll always
be my baby girl.
- Shouldn't we be toasting
with some champagne?
I mean, 18 is kind
of a big deal.
- Ah, it is, but it's not 21.
- Well, you could have a glass.
I'm sorry, I forgot.
- Forgot what?
- That you're a recovering.
- I am.
In fact, I am proud to say
I haven't had a drink
in over a year
now, right, honey?
- I'm gonna go grab
us some sodas.
- OK.
- I hope I didn't make
you uncomfortable.
- Not at all.
In fact, I'm glad
we have a minute
because I wanted to ask you:
Are you aware that
you're failing math?
- Yeah, but I'll just
make it up after grad.
- Sure, but the rules at
Avondale are pretty clear.
You have to pass all
of your subjects
in order to attend prom.
And you said yourself, Ms.
Harvey played by the rules,
so I'm... I'm sure she
informed you of that.
- She was gonna
give me a chance...
to take a few extra tests.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Will you give me that?
- I... I can arrange
for another test.
- Great.
Happy birthday, Mi!
- Honey, I'm so sorry we
didn't get you a dress today.
- It's fine.
- So, how did Amy know
about my drinking?
- Mom, you have an AA
card on the fridge.
- Did she talk to you about it?
- No. Of course not.
Well, I've got some homework
I should probably get done,
so I'm gonna go do that.
Thanks for the cake.
- You're welcome, honey.
- My debit card was missing
from my purse today.
- I needed a prom dress, Mom.
You knew that.
- Amy, we can't afford this!
You're gonna have
to take it back,
and we can buy you another one.
- Where? Some crappy
consignment store?
Oh, or the outlet mall? Ugh!
God! I mean, look at this!
Cheap! Cheap! Ugly! Cheap!
Do you really expect me
to wear this acrylic rag?
Think about it!
How would this have
made me look, Mom?
Like a loser, and I
am not a loser, Mom,
no thanks to you and all
these cheap, ugly clothes
that you bought me for years.
And now, on the biggest
night of my life,
you want me to wear what?
What?
Some hand-me-down dress
from prom 3 years ago?
- I've worked so hard to
give you the best I could,
including tuition.
- Well, maybe you should have
worked harder! Look at you!
Is it so hard to pull
yourself together?
Everyone knows that in
order to be the best,
you have to look the best.
So, it's no wonder we live
paycheque to paycheque.
Not me. I'm not gonna
live like that.
I'm gonna be the queen.
- Vicky, do you have a minute?
- Of course! What is it?
- I'm wondering if anyone
has ever filed a complaint
against Amy Turner.
- Not that I'm aware.
- Not just teachers,
but students.
- Of course not.
And I'm sure if there
were any issues,
they were dealt with,
since we strongly
encourage our teachers
to handle things internally.
I'm sure you can understand why.
- Of course. Thank you.
- So, the rumour's
getting around
that you're as tough
as Joanne was.
- Really? I will take that
as a compliment, thank you.
- And what about Amy Turner?
You taking my advice,
steering clear?
- I'm actually surprised
no one's filed a
complaint against her.
- Well, no one likes to admit
when they can't manage
a student, Julie.
- So, what do you do?
- Look the other way.
Or you do like Carol
Saunders did:
You take a leave.
- She left because of Amy?
- Well, she never said it,
but that would be my guess.
How's Amy behaving
in your class?
- She's failing, but I'm giving
her a chance to raise her grade.
- Well, make it easy.
- I'll make it fair.
Hey, do you know where I might
be able to find Ms. Saunders?
- In the teacher directory.
If not, I'm sure Deb, the
secretary, could help you.
- Thanks!
Hi! Uh, are you Carol Saunders?
- Yes. Can I help you?
- I'm Julie Taylor.
I'm Avondale's new math teacher.
I was wondering if you
could give me some insight
into a former student
of yours, Amy Turner.
I hear you may have had
some trouble with her.
- Who did you hear that from?
- Mr. Peters.
- Ah! So, he's still playing
along with her, is he?
Well, that's one way
to hang onto your job.
- I was under the impression
you took a leave.
- That's right.
I left before she
could have me fired,
because no job is worth
that kind of harassment.
- What exactly did she do?
- Shouldn't I be
asking you that?
That's why you're
here, aren't you?
- Yeah, she may be
playing some games.
- Then take my advice
and be very careful,
because that girl
is a sociopath,
and she plays to win.
- You really believe
she's a sociopath?
- Aside from almost
having me fired,
she made sure my marriage ended!
And now, if you'll excuse me,
I... I've got an
appointment to get to.
- Why... why... why
would she do that?
- Because Amy will stop at
nothing to get what she wants.
(Birds chirpin-Wake up.
It's dinnertime, Joanne.
That's a good girl.
Mr. Peters?
I need to take
another math test.
- And what does that
have to do with me?
- Well, I was hoping that you
could get me a copy of the test
that I can use to study,
and I won't tell
anyone about that time
that you put your
hand up my skirt.
- Well, that never happened.
- Didn't it?
Because I'm sure that the board
could easily be
convinced otherwise.
And I know that you wanna just
finish out the school year
with a good reputation.
- Miya, your father's here!
Hey! You wanna come in?
- Actually, uh, I was hoping
to have a word. Outside?
- OK.
What is it?
- I got a call late last
night from your sponsor.
She said you had a relapse.
- That's impossible.
That's not true!
- Look, I know you've
had a hard time
with this whole Joanne thing,
but the only reason
you won joint custody
was because you were sober.
But that all can change.
- Mark, I haven't had a
drink in almost 13 months.
Kate knows that! She wouldn't
say anything differently.
Call her! Call my
sponsor, Mark, please!
- What's going on?
- Your father thinks
I've been drinking.
- Dad, she hasn't. Trust
me, I know she hasn't.
- We should go. I only get a few
hours with my birthday girl.
- Mark, I am telling
you the truth!
- Hello!
- Kate, it's Julie.
- Hey!
- What's going on?
- What? What do you mean?
- Uh, Mark said you
left him a message
saying I've been drinking again.
- What? Why would I do that?
I've never called Mark.
- Well, why would he
just make that up?
- Julie, I didn't
call your ex-husband.
For one, I don't
have his number.
And secondly, I know you
haven't been drinking.
So it wasn't me.
- OK.
- She thinks.
She thinks she's
doing me a favour.
But she doesn't get it!
You don't threaten me, Ms.
Taylor!
I think we all know how
that's gonna end, Joanne.
I don't want your friend
to end up like you.
Do it.
Do it! And make sure
you show your work.
You know, no adult has
ever been in here...
not even my mom.
Because you were only
allowed in if I said so.
Not that I had any friends.
They made fun of
me for my clothes,
for my $10 haircut.
And Meg Dyer, she was the worst.
That fat bitch!
So, one day,
I told her that I had all this
Halloween candy to give her,
and I brought her back here.
But there was no candy.
After that...
she never bullied me again.
No one ever did.
- Hmm...
- What are you gonna do, Joanne?
Stab me with it?
It's gonna take a lot more
than a pencil to hurt me.
You might actually
prove to be useful.
- Julie, can I talk to you?
It'll just take a second.
- What is it?
- Well, I wanted to get
your opinion on something
before I meet with
a student of mine.
- Couldn't this wait?
- Sure, but I... I... I was
worried I was gonna miss you,
um, and I'm gonna meet
him just before lunch.
- OK, well, I'll make sure
to find you before lunch.
- Vote for Amy Turner
and Dylan Wade
for this year's prom
king and queen!
And in case anyone has forgotten
how we have represented the
school for the last 4 years,
here's a little cheat sheet
to remind you of why we deserve
to be your prom king and queen.
- Does it have "stud" on there?
- Shut up!
- Seriously, we're
Avondale royalty!
- So, what did you wanna
talk to me about?
- It's Amy's marks.
Based on the grade she
received from Ms. Harvey
and the test she just retook,
it looks like she's
failing math.
- Really? I'm surprised.
Amy's marks have
always been so good.
- Well, it doesn't look like
this is working out for her.
And if she doesn't pass,
she won't graduate.
- I wasn't aware of any of this.
- Ms. Harvey never spoke
with you about Amy's grades?
- She called, and we were
planning on meeting,
but then a few days later,
I heard she disappeared.
Amy, sweetie!
Your teacher dropped by
to discuss your marks.
- You failed your test again.
- That's not possible.
- I have it right here.
- I'm sure that there's a way
that she could retake
it again, right?
- Actually, I was already
stretching the rules
by giving her another chance.
- What about the
final assignment?
That's worth 20%, right?
- It is, but you'd
have to score a 98%
to bring your grade
just above a pass.
- I'll do it.
- I appreciate the intent,
but I think we need to be
realistic based on your year.
- You don't know me well
enough to assume anything.
- OK, I'm sure that Amy will
do whatever she has to do
to bring up her mark.
- I'm sure she will.
Thank you for your time, Elaine.
You have my cell if you need
to discuss anything further.
Thank you.
- Why didn't you do something?
- What did you expect me to do?
- Oh my God! That bitch is
trying to ruin everything!
- Amy! Where are you going?
- What the hell do you
think you're doing?
- You got your test back.
- Do you see where
you are right now?
You don't get to play
teacher anymore!
If you don't help me pass,
I swear I will kill you.
- Wasn't that your plan anyhow?
Or do you have a plan?
I mean, she's only
been at school
for what, like, 2 weeks?
- Whatever, I'm not worried.
- Do you imagine how much it
would suck if she were your mom?
- Well, maybe Miya gets
perks because of it.
- I don't think she bends.
- Hey!
- Hey.
- What were you
guys talking about?
- How cool it would be if
your mom was your teacher.
I mean, there's no way that
you could fail, right?
- My mom wouldn't
give me a free pass.
- Well, that sucks. We'll
talk to you later.
- You OK?
- Yeah, I'm fine.
- Do you wanna hang
out after school
and go over some prom stuff?
- Sure.
- Can we do it at your place?
My mom's working nights, and
she hates to be woken up.
- Yeah, no problem!
- Cool! I'll see you
after school then.
- What are you doing?
- My dress is in desperate need
of some extra bling for prom.
I thought maybe your mom
would have something.
Come on! We're just trying it.
We'll put it back.
- OK. My mom does have a few
things my dad gave her.
Let's see...
- Do you have a dress yet?
- Uh, no, not yet.
You should wear your
hair up for prom.
It would look amazing.
- What about these?
- Ah, yes! They're perfect.
Oh, I dropped one.
I can't see where it went.
- Really?
- Maybe it went under the bed.
- Did you find it?
- Yeah.
- You look like you saw a ghost.
- Hey, let's just
put these back.
I thought about it,
and you deserve this.
What's wrong? What is going on?
- Found this beside your bed.
- Miya, this isn't mine.
- Don't lie to me!
- It's... it's not!
- Then where did it come from?
You're the only one in
the house who drinks.
- I don't drink, Miya!
- Bull! I backed you with
Dad, and you were lying!
So how am I supposed
to talk to you now
if you weren't even
honest with me?
- Miya, please...
- No! No.
- Please.
- No! You know what?
You said this was gonna be a
fresh start for both of us,
and I was finally
starting to feel good.
I mean, what would I have
said if Amy found this?
- Amy was here?
- We were planning prom!
- Were you in my room?
- What does that have to do...
- Were you in my room?
- Why are you yelling at me?
- I don't trust her! I
don't trust that girl!
- Seriously? You're blaming Amy?
- Miya, I am not the only one.
Teachers have left the
school because of her.
- I don't believe you!
- You know I don't drink.
You know I don't!
Where are you going?
- I'm going to Dad's.
Don't worry, I won't
tell him why.
I won't as long as
you don't stop me.
- Miya!
- Amy...
- Not right now, Mom. I'm
gonna be late for school.
- Good morning, Avondale!
With prom just 3 days away,
members, don't miss
the committee meeting
today during lunch
in the library.
- We should rent
a limo for prom.
- A white one with a sun roof.
- Ooh!
- You know, I've been thinking,
isn't it kind of cramping our
style hanging out with Miya?
She's nice or whatever, but
her mom is such a bitch!
- To you, she is.
- Well, Miya has done
nothing to back me.
- So, should we get a
stretch or a stacked SUV?
- You guys thinking of
renting a limo for prom?
- Of course!
- Cool! I'd be into that!
- Don't you have to be
there early or something
for committee?
Maybe you could just
go on your own.
- Ah!
- How dare you try to manipulate
my daughter and my life!
- Honestly, I don't what
you are on about now.
- I know you ended Ms. Saunders'
marriage and pushed her out.
I am not going anywhere!
- That's fine. I
like a challenge.
And you know what they say!
Every hurdle you knock over
just makes you stronger.
- It's every hurdle
you overcome, Amy.
You are not as smart as you
lie and cheat and pretend...
- Actually, I am.
'Cause if you look at the
assignment I'm handing in,
you'll see that it's perfect,
which raises my grade
just over a pass.
So go ahead.
Stick around! I've won!
There's nothing more
that you can do.
Psst!
- Miya. Miya!
- What are you doing?
- Just collecting laundry.
- I can do it.
- You're gonna wanna put
stain spray on that.
What happened? Did
you cut yourself?
- At school.
- Well, here, let me
take a look at it!
- It's fine! God, just
go play nurse at work!
- You looking for these?
You've become a lot
of things, Amy,
but I didn't think
you'd turn to this.
- I'm not a pill popper, Mom.
- Then where have they gone?
- I don't know. Maybe you took
them and you don't even know it?
I see you popping them
like candy with your wine.
- That's not true. You know it.
- Isn't it? Whose name
is on the bottle, Mom?
Why? Why do you even take them?
- This isn't about me.
- Of course it is, because
if I were taking them,
whose fault would that be?
Who brought them
into this house?
- You're turning this around!
- Yeah, because you won't
answer the question.
Why? Why do you take them?
Is it because your
job is too stressful
or because Dad left us?
Or maybe it's all those things,
because your sad,
pathetic, little life
didn't turn out the
way you planned,
working 12-hour shifts
with no one to come home to but
your bottle and your pills.
- It's you, all right?
I take them because of you.
- Well, in a couple of
months, I'll be gone,
and then you can have
them all to yourself.
Are you following me?
- I did say I was watching you.
- You have no idea the
mistake that you just made.
- Tell me something, Amy.
Why do your handwritten
numbers match Joanne's?
- Are you serious?
- Very.
- You're crazier
than your friend.
- I don't think so.
In fact, I think the
detective on the case
will call this evidence.
- And I'm pretty sure that he
would call this harassment.
Following a student,
accusing them of nothing?
- You know, you can spin
this however you want, Amy,
but I haven't done
anything wrong.
I'm out on a walk, and I
happened to run into you.
- Oh. OK, so, I'm not here.
I'm at home.
What's that?
My teacher's at my door.
She's accusing me of
having something to do
with her daughter moving out.
She's really angry, and I'm
pretty sure she's drunk.
I'm just guessing,
but maybe she fell off the wagon
because of her dear
friend Joanne.
And when I try to
get her to leave,
she lashes out...
and she hits me.
- Great story.
No one will believe it.
- You don't think so?
- I don't think so.
- Ah!
No, don't!
- Amy, stop it!
What the hell?
- Ms. Taylor, please!
- I know how uncomfortable
this must be for you, Amy.
And I'm sure Ms. Taylor
appreciates your understanding
as much as I do.
- Vicky, with all due
respect, this didn't happen.
None of it.
In my whole life, I have never
laid my hand on anyone,
let alone a student.
I mean, to even suggest...
- Ms. Taylor, Amy has
been generous enough
for not filing a
formal complaint.
Her request that you be
dismissed immediately
is not uncalled for.
- Please.
Elaine...
We all know our children.
And that's our
responsibility as parents
is to know our children.
And you let her get
away with this,
you're letting her get away
with a pretty big lie.
I... I... I wanted
to talk to her.
I saw her...
I saw her walk behind the
house and into the woods,
and I followed her.
- Can we please go now?
- Of course.
- She left this stuck to
my door with a knife.
- You saw her do this?
- I didn't see her. I...
I know it was her, because she's
been doing stuff like this.
She's been bullying me
since I started this job,
and I... I won't cave!
- Julie, that's enough!
On behalf of the entire school,
you have our sincerest apologies
and assurance this
will be dealt with.
What the hell was that about?
- You don't get it! She's crazy!
I mean, she... Vicky, you gotta
believe me, she did this.
She did this. She did
that to her face.
- So, what? An 18-year-old
was bullying you?
- She's manipulative.
I mean, she knows what to
do to get what she wants.
I mean, you can ask
Mr. Peters, ask Carol.
- I don't have to, Julie.
There's never been a
complaint against her.
- No one wants to
lose their job!
- OK, we're done here.
And, Julie, get some help.
- Amy!
- Hi!
- Hi!
I'm sorry. Uh, did you call?
Because my phone didn't ring.
- No, um, I have Miya's prom dress.
Is she home?
- Yeah, she just got
back from school.
Um, come on in.
Miya!
- Hey!
- Hey.
- What are you doing here?
- I brought your prom dress.
You don't have to wear it,
but I know you love it,
and I wanted you to
have the option.
- Thank you.
- Sure.
- How about I, uh, put that
up in your room for you?
Thanks.
I wanted to let you know
that it didn't... Didn't
work out at school.
But I figure that gives us a...
a chance
for a fresh start
somewhere else, right?
- Another fresh start.
- I know you don't have a
lot of faith in me now,
but don't believe
everything you hear.
- What are you talking about?
- You know me, Miya.
Please don't forget that, OK?
And I love you.
So I want you to have a
great time at prom tonight,
and stay away from Amy.
Have fun.
- Mom!
Mom!
Mom!
Can you zip me up, please?
- I saw you...
going into the woods.
What were you doing?
- I'm 18, Mother.
I don't have to tell you
everything I'm doing.
- As long as you live
in my house, you do.
- Fine!
I went to meet Dylan for
a little pre-prom sex
because I figured he'd
be too drunk after.
Are you glad you asked?
- You know, most
mothers are proud
when their daughters are
about to graduate...
proud of the women
they've become.
- Well, then you should
be glowing, Mother.
- I'm not.
You don't even deserve
to go to prom.
- I don't care what you think!
This is my night!
I'm gonna be the queen.
- Oh my gosh! That
limo was so sick!
- Enjoy prom!
- Oh, you too!
- Thanks. See you later.
- OK, guys, let's tag
this moment in history.
- Hey.
- Hey. Nice dress!
Was that the one on
the discount rack?
- You have to vote
before you go in.
- I'd love to.
Is it bad luck to
vote for ourselves?
- Politicians do
it all the time.
- Come on, guys.
The party awaits.
- Hello?
I'll be right there.
- Come in.
- Has Amy gone to prom?
- Yeah, she left a
short while ago.
- Um...
I, uh, I really need you
to take my word on this.
I would never, ever
strike your daughter.
- I know.
- Where did Amy go?
- Probably to practice
her victory speech.
- Did you vote for her?
- Of course!
Why, didn't you?
- No.
- For real?
Oh my gosh! If Amy finds out,
she is going to kill you!
- Seriously, Sara?
She's just a bitch,
not a psycho.
- Ladies!
Hey!
Oh, sweetie, your
makeup looks like crap.
You should probably go fix it.
So?
Did I win?
- You'll have to wait and see.
- I knew you were useless.
- What are you doing?
- You don't get it, Miya.
You made a mistake
counting the votes.
- No, I didn't.
- You're only here
because of me!
- Don't touch me, you bitch!
What the hell?
- You're pathetic!
- My mom was right about you!
- What, you mean that drunk
that you left to go
live with your dad?
All because of a cheap bottle
of Chardonnay by the bed?
You know, it's too bad
it wasn't a better year.
I might've actually enjoyed it.
- You're not getting that crown!
Ow!
- Don't mess with me, Miya.
I will break you, the same
way that I did your mother.
- That doll you found
on your door...
Amy had one just like it.
I should have spoken up.
It's just I haven't been able to
mother Amy in such a long time.
She looks down on me, you know?
She thinks I'm a failure.
She should, 'cause you're right.
I should have raised a child
who's respectful and kind.
Amy's none of those things.
Not anymore.
You, um, you said you followed
her that night into the woods.
- Yes, I did.
- I saw her too.
She slipped through
the back fence.
- What do you think
she's doing back there?
- This used to be
Amy's clubhouse.
- Why would she still
be coming out here?
- I don't know.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't
have brought you here.
- Do you hear that?
- It's probably an animal.
- It's nailed shut!
- Oh my God!
- Joanne!
- Oh my God!
- Elaine, help me get her out!
Let's get you out of here.
Are you hurt?
- No.
- Oh!
- What happened? Who
did this to you?
- Amy Turner.
- Why?
- I told her she
wouldn't go to the prom.
- Oh my God! That's why she
had Miya count the votes!
If Amy doesn't win...
Miya, please pick up.
Call the police.
- Hi! This is Miya.
Please leave a message.
- OK. I'm... I'm
going to the school.
Tell the police to
meet me there, OK?
- 911, what's your emergency?
- I need to report my daughter.
- Hello? Can anyone hear me?
Please! Can someone hear me?
Please!
Please, I'm locked in here!
- To all my friends,
peers and fellow students.
I'm so honoured to
accept this crown
as your prom queen.
And I wish you all the
greatest success.
Because if you really
want it, you can have it!
- Do you know where Miya is?
- I don't know. The
auditorium, I think.
- OK.
- Ugh!
To all my friends, peers
and fellow students.
I'm so honoured to accept this
crown as your prom queen.
- Do you know where Miya is?
- I saw her with Amy Turner.
- Miya?
Miya!
- I am so honoured
to accept this crown
as your prom queen.
And I wish you all the
greatest success.
Because if you really want it...
you can have it!
- Miya!
- Mom?
- Miya!
- Mom! Mom, I'm locked in!
- Miya!
- Please! Mom!
Mom!
- Are you OK?
- I'm so sorry. You were right.
- It's OK.
- You were right about Amy.
- It's OK. Let's
get out of here.
♪♪ Call me crazy ♪
- Let's go dance.
- What are we gonna do?
- Wait here.
♪ When I look at my baby ♪
Amy!
♪ So crazy ♪♪
- What are you doing here?
You were fired, remember?
You should probably leave
before the principal sees you.
- I know what you did,
to Miya, to Joanne.
And for what? For this?
- Have you been drinking again, Ms.
Taylor?
Because you're sounding
seriously crazy.
- I found Joanne.
In your clubhouse.
- And now, ladies and gentlemen,
the moment we've all
been waiting for:
this year's prom king and queen.
The winners are...
Amy Turner and Dylan Wade!
- I won!
- No. You're gonna pay for
what you did, all of it.
- Let me go!
- Come on up and
claim your crown.
My friends, peers and
fellow students,
I can't tell you
how honoured I am
to accept this crown
as your prom queen.
For years, I have strived
to represent Avondale
in its excellence
in everything that I do.
Because the greatest school
needs the best students.
And by awarding me this crown,
you have proven to me
that I am the best!
What are you doing?
No! No! No, no, no!
I haven't finished
my speech yet.
Get off me! Don't you get it?
I'm the prom queen!
This is my moment!
I deserve this!
Let me go!
I deserve this crown!
Not them! Look at them!
They're all losers!
I'm the queen!
I'm the queen.
- Oh my God, she is a psycho!
♪ ♪ ♪
- It's OK. Really, I'm fine.
I... I don't need this.
- Yes, you do. Let her
take care of you.
Jo, I'm so sorry it took
me so long to find you.
I don't know what
would have happened.
- Hey, you found me.
That's all that matters.
Thank you.
- I am so sorry, Mom.
- She manipulated you.
You didn't know.
- No, I should have
listened to you.
- I'll remind you
of that next time.
- Hey, Miya! Do you wanna come
with us to the after-party?
- Thanks, but I think I'll pass.
- All right. Have a good night.
- Bye, Miya!
Whoo!
- I guess nothing will ruin the
biggest night of their lives.
- Can we just go home now?
- Yes.
♪♪ When the weather
gets bad out there ♪
♪ And feels like it's
coming in here ♪