Most Likely to Murder (2019) - full transcript

[instrumental music]

[intense music]

[ripping]

[muffled voice]

[music continues]

[man on PA] Every single vote
has been counted.

The students of Jefferson High
have spoken.

It's with great pleasure
I introduce you

to this year's winner.

Jefferson High, say hello

to the 'Most Inspirational'
student of the year...



[intense music]

[woman on video] Okay,
so you always wanna make sure

you're doing real small,
hair-like strokes.

That way it always
looks natural

and you don't wanna overdo it
because, like I said,

keeping it natural is the key.

[mellow music]

You always want to be careful
on the tail.

If you extend it too much,
it's gonna look little weird.

If you don't fill it enough,
it's gonna look a little weird.

So it might take
a little bit of practice,

but as long as
you're just going real light

with your pencil,
you'll be fine.

-[grunts]
-[clatters]



-[knocking on door]
-[sobbing]

[Laura] Casey? You-you okay?

Yeah, Mom. I'm... I'm fine.

[Laura] Honey, I-I-I know
it's a big day, but it..

-Look, if you're not feeling--
-I said I'm fine.

[Laura] All right.
Be ready to leave in ten.

[scoffs]

Here you go, love.

Thanks.

Oh, look who's finally up.
Good morning, your highness.

I'm talking to you.

Morning, Harlen.
How's the coffee?

Can we get you anything else?

Morning, honey.
You want some breakfast, or...

Uh, no.
I'm good with just the coffee.

-Okay.
-I'll meet you in the car.

All right, honey,
I'll see you in a second.

All right, honey,
I'm out of here.

You know, your daughter's got
a mouth on her.

Honey, I'm sure she doesn't mean
anything by it.

She's just a teenager.

Yeah, you gotta stop
making excuses for her.

Some day somebody's gonna
teach her some manners.

Just give her time, okay?

Will I, uh, see you tonight?

Yeah.

[door opens and shuts]

[upbeat music]

[Laura] Honey,
you're, you're gonna be late.

Well, I would rather be late
and presentable

than on time
and look like a freak.

Look at me.

Honey... You are not a freak.

Okay?

Try telling that to
Hailey Jeffers.

Hey, whatever happened
to that girl?

You guys used to be so close.

Yeah, you have no idea
how cruel girls can be.

[sighs] Can you even blame her
for making fun of me?

I mean, look at this wig,
it looks like you got it

from the Dollar Store.

[sighs] I'm sorry. Just it's...

It's the best we can do
right now.

[sighs] Honey...

Are you sure you're ready?

It's not like I have a choice,
if I miss anymore school,

they could make me repeat
the year.

I knew I had to go back
eventually.

[gasps] Oh, my God!

What are you doing?

-Is he gone?
-[Laura] Yes.

He's halfway out of the county.

-Did he see me?
-No, honey, I don't think so.

[sighs] Of course.

Of course, of all people,
Vance Ellington would see me.

-Stupid wig!
-Honey...

Maybe you just... Here's your...

Maybe you should take
your inhaler.

-Honey, maybe--
-I'm fine!

Mom, I'm sorry.

It's fine.

It's fine.

You really should get going.

♪ you're gonna need a ladder
just to get up to my level ♪

♪ You're gonna need a ladder
just to get up to my level ♪

♪ So keep on climbing
keep on climbing ♪

♪ Never gonna catch me ♪

♪ Keep on climbing
keep on climbing never... ♪♪

Dream on, freak.

Guys like Vance don't have
to dumpster dive to get laid.

Hailey,
it is my first day back.

Are we supposed to feel bad
that you had a month vacation?

Well, it's not a vacation

if I had to do
all of my schoolwork.

Just let me get through today.

What do you think, Clair?

Would a boy like Vance
even notice Casey?

I think I know a way.

[gasps]

[both laughing]

give it back!

Stop, please!

Look, we used to be friends,
remember?

Oh, I remember in junior high

when you used to call me
after school

to fat-shame Clair
behind her back.

What was that awful nickname
you gave her? Chocolaty Clair?

I'm sorry, okay?
Just please, don't!

Karma's a bitch.

[dramatic music]

God, it's so sad. I'm like,
not even enjoying this.

[laughing]

[door opens]

[sobbing]

[door shuts]

[Lavalier] Okay, what are
the three most important things

we're focusing on when we write
our informative speech?

-[Lavalier] Reagan?
-Content, structure, and...

[door opens]

Casey? Glad to have you back.

Perhaps tomorrow you can try
and be on time.

Sorry, Mr. Lavalier.

[Lavalier] so while
your speeches are informative,

remember, choosing something
you have a close

personal connection with
will only help you.

If you are passionate about
a topic, others will be, too.

I want you to keep that in mind
for the next class.

We're gonna pair up
to share ideas...

Is it just me, or does it
smell like a toilet in here?

[Clair laughs]

-[Lavalier] ...Content.
[marker tapping on board]

I cannot believe we're staying on
campus like a couple of plebes.

I didn't have time to do
my science homework last night.

But you're welcome
to go without me.

Is it cool if I join you,
I was hoping

I could pick your brain
about tonight's routine.

Now's not a good time, Hailey.

Oh. Sure, totally. Later, then?

Okay. Great. Bye, Taylor.

[Reagan] Hey, one thing.

What's the deal with you
and that girl from speech?

Who, Casey?

I heard you and Clair
making fun of her.

[scoffs] Trust me,
she deserves it.

Don't be fooled by her whole
quiet-mouse routine.

Casey's the original
Regina George.

-A real monster, that one.
-No, I'm serious.

She's a garbage person
in every sense of the word.

[Reagan] You know what I see?

Easy pickings
for an insecure vulture.

That's not a good look,
for you, or for the squad.

Start acting like
a decent human being,

or don't bother coming
to the game tonight.

-Are you serious?
-Deadly.

We're done here.

See you at practice!

[Reagan] What do you know
about her?

[Taylor] Just the rumors.

She, like, freaked out
or something

the first couple of weeks
into the semester.

Got sent home for a month. Why?

Life's hard enough
for some people

without the Haileys of the world
making it worse.

I mean, look at her,
it's her first day back,

she's eating alone.

You know, you don't have
to take every injured bird

you find under your wing.

If I don't, who will?

[mellow music]

you're Casey, right,
from speech?

Yeah, Casey.

Sorry, hi.

I don't know if we've actually
ever talked. I'm Reagan.

I know. Everyone knows.

I was wondering, do you already
have a partner for speech?

It's fine if you do, I just

can't bear the thought
of pairing up with Kyle again.

If I have to listen to him talk
about baseball one more time--

-you want to partner with me?
-Why not?

It'll give us a chance
to get to know each other.

So, what do you say?

Yeah. Yeah, I...

I'd really like that.

Lookin' forward to it, partner.

[cutlery clinking]

so how was your first day back?

Pretty much as I expected.

Though I did
kind of make a friend.

Honey, that's amazing!

I'm proud of you.

I, uh, I hear that there's a,

a big football game tonight.

That could be kind of fun.

For who?
I spend all day at school.

Watch the sass.

[Laura] Well, I remember when you
used to have school spirit.

Oh, my, you remember
you and Clair and Hailey

in those cute little
cheerleading outfits?

Those were so cute!

Well, I'm not in junior high
anymore, Mom.

Nobody wants to see me cheer.

-That's not true.
-Yes, it is.

Everybody else is honest
about it, why can't you be?

What did I say?

You're not a part
of this conversation.

Casey...

What? He's not my dad!

You better watch your tone.

Or what? What are you gonna do?

[intense music]

do you really wanna find out?

You're overdue
for some discipline.

Isn't that right, Laura?

Mom?

Unbelievable!

[door opens]

[door shuts]

What?

Nothin'.

[mellow music]

nice night for a walk.

Sean?

It's good to see you, Casey.

It's been a while.

I thought you were in Nevada.

Yup. It was about time
I came home.

I'm, uh, crashing at Daniel's
right now.

Oh.

You look good.

I've been looking forward
to seeing you.

Like old times.

So, uh, how long
are you in town for?

[exhales] At least long enough
to make a little travel money.

My offer still stands,
by the way.

I hear Washington is beautiful.

What, and leave all this behind?

You can joke all you want,
but I'm serious.

Sean...

You got plenty of time
to think about it.

Mm, at least till the cops
catch wind, then I'm back.

About what you did for me
back then,

I never got a chance
to say thank you.

It was a long time coming.

And trust me, I was gonna
have to run regardless.

For now, though,
I'm, I'm staying put.

Good.

Hey, I, uh,
I hate to cut this short--

No, I should,
I should get going, anyway.

See you around, Sean.

[intense music]

fifteen minutes, people.

Did you hate it?

No, of course not.

Though, uh, it is a bit dry.

-I knew it.
-Hey, come on.

It's not bad.
It's just all facts and figures.

I mean, we're talking
about fire here.

Spice it up a little.

Didn't you ever, I don't know,

use a lighter as a kid
and burn yourself?

Something vivid
we can all relate to.

Well, I did have something else
in there, but I took it out.

Great. Let's hear it.

Okay, um,
well, I'm sure you noticed,

but you know
how I wear this wig?

About a year ago,

my house kind of burned down.

Oh, my God.

I had to pull my mom
out of the flames.

And in the process,
my hair just kind of poof.

Is all of this why you were
out of school for so long?

After the accident,

I lost most of my friends,
started failing classes.

And one day
it just became too much,

so I broke down in the crowd.

I landed
in the school shrink's office.

They sent me on a month-long
emotional leave of absence.

I don't know if they thought
a month would actually

fix anything,
because I'm still a disaster.

Don't say that.

I know what I look like.

I obsess over it every day.

I guess I don't feel comfortable
talking about it, so I cut it.

I don't wanna give them
anything else to laugh at.

Casey, who'd laugh about
something like this?

Nobody's that cruel.

I can think of someone.

[Hailey and Clair laughing]

They don't count.
They're not technically people.

I think Hailey
is part banshee or something.

[Reagan] Speaking for myself,

I'm glad I got to know
this side of you.

And I'm sure the rest of the
class would feel the same way.

So if you're up for it, I think
you should talk about it.

Okay, come on. You haven't
torn apart my speech yet.

[instrumental music]

Hey, Casey.

I gotta head to cheer practice.
You wanna walk with me?

Uh...

There aren't any spots
left on the team,

but you're junior, right?

Yeah.

Well, if you want,
you could come to practice

and see what it's like. Maybe
think about cheering next year.

Uh, I don't know
if that's such a good idea.

Why not? If it's
lack of interest, I get it.

It's not.

Well, then you should
think about it.

Really.

If you want something,
like, really want it,

you're gonna have
to put yourself out there.

I'll think about it.

Okay. Give me your phone.

Here is my number in case
you wanna

practice your speech
or just talk, whatever.

Don't be a stranger, okay?

I won't.

I think she's in love.

What do you want?

To talk, about you and Reagan.

What are you up to?

-I'm not up to anything.
-Oh, yeah?

Because as of yesterday,
Reagan's not even talking to me.

Well, maybe she finally realized
how awful you are.

[scoffs] Okay.

I think we need to help you remember
who you really are.

-Clair?
-No.

No, give it back!

I will. After practice.

Unless, you want us
to show it to Reagan.

I'd pay to see that.

What do you think she'd say

seeing pictures of herself
on your phone?

That's what I thought.

Stay away from Reagan.

If you're good, we'll give it
back after practice.

You're not one of us.

Save yourself some heartache
and move on.

Okay.

[grunting]

[panting]

♪ J-H-S ♪

♪ Remember our name ♪

♪ We are the Hornets
and we'll bring the pain ♪

♪ Now let's hear you
yell and scream ♪

♪ for the
Jefferson High School Team ♪

♪ Go Big Green ♪

♪ Go Big Green ♪

[alarm blaring]
[screaming]

-Oh, my God!
-Oh, my God!

[woman] Are you okay?

[indistinct chatter]

Someone help!

[groaning]
-Someone help!

I know this isn't
an easy conversation.

I guess I just, I don't
understand why we're here.

We're not saying
Casey had anything to do

with what happened, however,
someone pulled that fire alarm

and Clair wound up
with a broken leg.

I already told you,
it wasn't me.

Reagan told us
you walked her to practice.

So all I'm asking is, did you
see anyone pull that alarm

or do you have any idea
why someone

would break into Clair's locker?

I don't know anything! Is Clair
accusing me or something?

No, no, of course not, and
apparently nothing was stolen.

But we do have a responsi--

So if you're,
if you're not accusing her

and she doesn't know anything,
then I think...

I guess we're done here.

I am, I'm sorry to take up
your time.

Ah, it's fine. I, I hope
you find who's responsible.

-Come on, sweetheart.
-Actually, Laura.

Do you mind if I borrow you
for just one more sec?

And, Casey,
if you ever wanna start

having our regular sessions
again, my door is always open.

That's nice.

But I'm doing a lot better now.

[instrumental music]
[door shuts]

Sorry you had to take off
of work.

Honey, it-it's fine,
I'm-I'm sure

I could pick up
another shift tonight.

Casey! Hey!

Reagan, hi.
What are you doing here?

They questioned me earlier.

I just wanted to make sure
you were okay.

You're not in trouble, right?

I told them you walked me
to practice, but nobody thinks--

No, no, everything's fine.
I promise.

Hi, sorry. I'm so rude.
I'm Reagan, Casey's friend.

Hi. Laura. Nice to meet you.

You know, Casey, Taylor is
coming over tonight to hang out.

Do you wanna come?
If that's alright.

We'll probably
just order a pizza or something.

Yeah, Mom, can I?

You said you were gonna try
to work later.

Yeah, yeah, honey,
I-I suppose that would be fine.

-Sure.
-[Reagan] Awesome.

And I can give you a lift home
tonight, too, of course.

-Okay, Mom, I'll see you later?
-Okay, honey.

-It was really nice to meet you.
-It was so nice to meet you.

-Have fun, girls.
-Thanks.

[upbeat music]

[Taylor] Ha-ha! I'm just saying.
How is that insensitive?

Clair is not exactly
the brightest crayon in the box.

So maybe she just took
the whole break-a-leg thing

a little too literally.

Come on, she's hurt!

So she fractures a couple
of bones and all of a sudden

she's a saint? Look, we're not
going to her funeral, Reagan.

I'm sorry about Taylor.

You'll get used
to her unique sense of humor.

Oh, it's okay.

I actually don't disagree.

Yes, thank you! See, Casey's
a stone-cold bitch just like me.

[chuckles]

Do I have sauce on my face?

Oh, no, sorry.
I, I didn't mean to stare.

It's just, you're so pretty.

How do you get your eyebrows
like that?

Oh, bathing in the blood
of the freshmen.

It's a lot of work, but a girl's
eyebrows say a lot about her.

So I put in the time.

I could show you, if you want.

You could?

OMG. I smell a makeover.

Come. Sit.

[Casey] Okay.

Okay, you have
naturally beautiful eyes

and you should consider contacts.

Okay, let me see.

So, first, what I'm gonna do
is just take off

some of the product you
already have on

because you don't need to use
quite so much.

And then the key to getting
perfect natural-looking brows

is just using
little hair-like strokes

like this.

And I post videos of
my techniques

if you ever need a refresher.
Are you on instagram?

Kind of.

Not really, I don't

have many followers.

Ooh, we can fix that.

[phone camera clicks]
[laughing]

[Taylor] Well, look at that.

I think there's a diamond
in them hills.

Why are you being so nice to me?

I know what it's like,
getting picked on.

No, she's not kidding.

Freshman-year Reagan
was a real ugly duckling.

It's true. I was a late bloomer.

And the popular girls made sure
I knew it

every single day.

It got so bad
that I woke up every morning

hoping I would be sick.

Any excuse
to stay home from school.

What did you do?

Thankfully, I grew into myself

and found some inner confidence,

then I came back sophomore year
a different person.

By then the girls
who tormented me had graduated

and I got a fresh start.

It was a really rough year.

And it would have been
so much easier

if somebody had just
helped me out a little.

Thank you for helping me out.

That's what friends are for.

[mellow music]

[cell phone chimes]

[intense music]

[Sean] I know
it's not the Taj Mahal,

but at least
it's a place to crash.

Yeah, no,
it was very nice of Daniel

to give you his garage
to crash in.

So what is a nice girl like you

doing knocking on my door
in the middle of the night?

[music playing on stereo]

Get your mind out of the gutter.

I'm just here to ask a favor.

Okay, well,
how may I be of service?

Well, I, uh, I need your help

getting some... 'stuff.'

Some stuff?

Come on, don't play dumb, Sean.

I know you're dealing.
Nothing crazy, okay?

Just some painkillers, maybe,
and the good stuff.

It's not for me, okay?

It's, it's for a friend.

Yeah, no, of course, I mean,
it's always for a friend.

You know you can talk to me...

If something's wrong.

What are you,
the dealer with a conscience?

Isn't this your job?

Sorry. Just help me out.

[indistinct chatter]

Casey! Hey.

You look great.

I, uh... thanks.

-You inspired me.
-I'm flattered.

Hey, do you know Vance?

Hey. Reagan's been talking
non-stop about you.

It's nice to meet you.

Sorry. Uh... Hi.

Real smooth, Case.

Are you ready for your speech?

Oh, yeah.

It was nice meeting you.

You, too. I'll see you around.

Work it, Case! Slay Mama!

[intense music]

Every day seven people
in the United States

die in house fires.

And while
the overall fire death rate

has dropped 15.8 percent over
the past ten years,

it still remains
a major safety concern.

Luckily, there are several steps
one can take

to help safeguard
against this horrible disaster.

Casey, is everything all right?

[mellow music]

look, I know
this isn't exactly riveting

and I could tell you
about how horrible

house fires really are,

but none of you would get it,
not really.

Unless I show you.

Get up.

[all gasping]
-Oh, my God!

A year ago,
my house caught on fire.

And it took everything.

All I have left
from my old life

is in a small box
in my closet.

This is all that's left,

and it may never
fully grow back.

My lungs suffered
so much smoke inhalation

that I have to carry an inhaler

whenever I get short breath.

[voice breaking] and my dad...

H-he didn't make it out.

[music continues]

[sobbing]
sorry.

My entire life

changed that day.

The person that I was
got caught in the flames

and... This is what
emerged from the ashes.

So, please, do me a favor

and listen to these safety tips,

because, who knows...

They could save your life.

[intense music]

I can't imagine
how hard that must have been.

But it sounds totally badass.

I bet
you totally traumatized Mr. L.

Oh, you should have seen
his face.

Oh, a part of me
felt totally humiliated,

but another part of me felt,

I don't know, liberated,

for just owning it like that.

Thank you for encouraging me
to do it.

Please, all I did was nudge.

So I was thinking,

with Clair out
for the foreseeable future,

the squad is a girl short.

If you wanted to cheer...

Seriously?

Yeah, of course. Just let me
know when you're ready.

We can try you out any time.

-I will.
-See you later.

[door opens]

[door shuts]

that was quite the show
you put on today.

I mean, I knew you were
desperate for attention,

but, wow.

[scoffs]
[cell phone beeps]

[Casey on video] All I have left
from my old life is in...

You recorded me?

A shame
only our class got to see it.

Such an inspirational unveiling
deserves a wider audience.

If you like, I could post it.

-What do you want?
-For you to tell the truth.

Admit you're the reason
Clair broke her leg,

and I'll delete it.

I don't know
what you're talking about.

God, you are such a liar.

You don't need to play innocent
with me.

I know who you really are.

[intense music]

you don't know who I am anymore.

Of course I do.

A tiger doesn't change
its stripes.

And I think you'd do anything
to keep this from going viral.

I am not going to admit
to anything.

You're absolutely sure
about that?

Okay, then.

[cell phone beeps]
-it's live.

I'm sure you'll be a meme
in no time.

Hey, Hailey. What's going on?

Just getting ready for practice.

[Taylor] Yeah, I see.

You know, your bullying is
very unbecoming of the squad.

-I wasn't bullying--
-oh, enough.

Look, if it was up to me,
you'd be gone already.

But now you get
to explain yourself to Reagan.

And you better hope that
she forgives your sorry ass.

Let's go.

[door opens]

[intense music]

[telephone ringing]

This is Deborah.

[sobbing]
is this the school counselor?

Yes? I-is everything okay?

What's your name?

[sobbing] I didn't know
who else to call.

It's my friend. Hailey Jeffers.

I saw her take some pills
at school.

I don't want her
to get in trouble, I just...

I-I just didn't know
what else to do.

No, y-you're doing the right
thing. Now, who-who is this?

Hello? Hello?

[intense music]

[indistinct radio chatter]

Hailey, I need to see
your backpack.

-My backpack?
-Yes, your backpack.

Okay.

[indistinct radio chatter]

[intense music]

-uh, th-those aren't mine.
-Turn around.

They're-they're not mine.
I didn't put them in there.

No, but they're not mine.

I didn't put them in there.

-What happened?
-I'll tell you later.

[indistinct radio chatter]

I can't believe she would do
something like that

posting that video.

Hailey's always had it out
for me.

Yeah, well, she won't be
bothering you anymore.

Wait. We're eating here?

Yeah. Found this little gem
on yelp.

Two stars, kind of a dump,
but the coffee's great.

Coming?

Of course.

Hm, Ms. Paulson?

Hey, girls.

Hi, honey.

Well, I can tell
that Casey is mortified.

So how about
I get you all seated?

You can sit right here.

Can I, uh, get you girls
some coffee?

Ooh, you read my mind.

Casey, why didn't you tell us
your mom works here?

I don't know. It's...

-It's embarrassing.
-[Taylor] No, it's not.

At least your mom has a job.

All my mom does
is drink chardonnay

and watch food network all day.

Did you really think we would
care where your mom works?

Casey, we're your friends.
It's so not a big deal.

So... Have you checked

Instagram recently?

No, I do not want to know
what people are saying

about the video.

-Why?
-'Cause you're internet famous.

Well, in our little corner
of the world.

[Casey] The whole school
has seen it.

[Reagan] It went viral.

People are actually
reposting clips from it.

-Am I some kind of joke?
-[Taylor] Casey.

Calm down. Read the comments.

[Reagan] Everyone's talking
about how real your speech was.

-It was inspirational.
-[Taylor] Yeah.

If Hailey was trying
to humiliate you,

it completely backfired.

And look at the hashtags.

"Hashtag most inspirational?"

Hey, does that mean
I'm nominated?

Most inspirational?
What is that?

It's a pretty big deal.

Every year the school votes
for the person

they felt
had the most positive impact.

Yeah, it's like homecoming queen,
but more meaningful.

And they broadcast the winner
on the school news show.

And all of these people
want it to be you?

Honey, that's amazing!

Yeah, it is.
You deserve it, Casey.

And, like it or not,
you're not gonna be able

to just blend
into the background anymore.

Well, this calls for pie.

Your mom is my favorite person.

Case, you okay?

I don't know. It...
I mean, look at me.

I can't win
a popularity contest.

This is literally
the nicest outfit that I own.

-Oh, we can help with that.
-Yeah.

♪ Waiting for you ♪

What's taking so long?

Are you ready?

[claps] Come on already!

-Oh!
[applauding]

[chuckling]

♪ I can lean on you yeah ♪

♪ Get me through this time ♪

♪ I'm looking at my life ♪

Thanks again
for all these clothes, Reagan.

Please, you're doing me a favor.

My mom's been telling me to
clean out my closet for months.

Well, still, I don't know
how I'm ever gonna pay you back.

Here, let us help you
bring those in.

Oh, no, no.
It's okay. I can handle it.

Don't gotta tell me twice.
I love not helping.

[chuckles]
We'll see you tomorrow?

Definitely.

[door shuts]

hope you know what you're doin'.

She's coming out of her shell.
That's all I wanted.

I mean, she's getting
really attached.

You can see that, right?

[engine starts]

[instrumental music]

[glass shattering]

[dog barking]

hello?

[dog barking]

[dramatic music]

hello?

Anybody there?

I know you're there.

I'm gonna call the police!

[grunting] You bitch!
I know it was you!

It's just like before!
You're ruining my life!

And nobody believes me!

You brought it upon yourself!

For getting even
after years of torture?

Do your new friends have
any idea what you're capable of?

You're going to admit
to everything you've done,

everything, or I swear to God,
I will kill you.

[groaning]

[Sean] Casey!

Oh, God.

[instrumental music]

[Casey gasps]

[breathing heavily]

okay, let's just, let's just
stay calm about this, okay?

This was an accident.
The police are never gonna--

the police? No.
No, that can't happen.

I thought of all people,
that you would know that.

This was self-defense.
She was strangling you.

Yeah, but what if they ask why
she was here in the first place?

They'll ask their questions
and they'll figure out

what actually happened.

What do you mean?
Are you in trouble again?

I did something
to her and her friend.

If it gets out...

People are finally starting
to treat me normally

and I won't be a freak again
because of this.

What are you saying?

[intense music]

[Sean sighs]

don't touch that.
I'll get rid of it.

[music continues]

Hailey, I'm so sorry.

I know we never quite saw
eye-to-eye,

but I don't think
that means you're a bad person.

Your family
is worried about you.

Your friends at school miss you.

I know that running away
seeMs like the easiest option,

but trust me, it's just gonna
hurt more in the long run.

Facing the consequences
of your actions is scary,

but it's even scarier
to be out there,

all alone.

I don't know where I would be

without my friends
and followers.

Thanks for watching.

Remember to like and comment,
and use the hashtag

'haileycomehome', so she knows
how much we all care about her.

Until next time!

[mellow music]

-[all] Whoo! Yeah!
-Good work, girls!

Let's bring that energy
to Friday night's game.

What the hell
are you so scowly about?

Oh. Oh, dude. Come on.

How much longer are you gonna
milk the whole broken leg thing?

So you have to hobble to class.
Get over it already.

God, you're a bitch.

And that's not
what I'm upset about.

It's this! This travesty.

[chuckles] Casey?

Come on, Queen Bee,
there's enough room in the hive

for all of us.

For now, maybe. But there can
only be one real queen.

And if you get in her way...

-Good Lord, you're paranoid.
-Am I?

Don't you find it weird

that every time
something bad happens,

Casey somehow benefits from it?

I break my leg, and a spot
opens up on the team.

Hailey gets expelled
and goes missing,

and Casey becomes
this social-justice warrior

with hundreds of followers.

What, you can't actually think
that Casey

is some, what, maniacal
sociopath, hell-bent on carnage?

She used to see the school
counselor for anger issues.

Yeah, her dad died in a fire.

I think she's entitled
to a little rage.

This was before then,
back when we were friends.

Casey was the leader
of our clique.

And if Hailey and I
ever stepped out of line,

she'd put us back in our place.

[instrumental music]

Look, I know this sounds awful,
but honestly...

She became a better person
after the accident.

-And I thought I was an ass.
-Sorry, but it's true!

And now, it's like
it's all coming back.

You're creating a monster.

Fine. Don't believe me.

Just let her keep using you
to get more popular.

And once she's done with you...

Maybe you'll disappear, too.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

If your life starts
to inexplicably fall apart...

you'll know why.

[upbeat music]

-Hey, Vance.
-Yo, Case.

-You look nice today.
-Oh, this old thing?

[chuckles] So you, uh,
going to Reagan's party tonight?

Uh, yeah,
I practically planned it.

Of course you did.

Uh, there's something I was
actually hoping to ask you.

Well, do you wanna just ask me
here?

No, not here, and definitely
not this sober, uh..

See you tonight?

Yeah. I'm looking forward to it.

Sweet.

Gee, whiz, you two actually
going out yet?

I guess we'll find out tonight.

Oh, always nice to see your
creepy neighbor at his post.

He's not creepy. I actually
think he's kind of cute.

-[scoffs]
-Really?

He's got that
whole bad-boy thing.

Literally.

What, you guys don't know?

He deals to half the kids
at Jefferson.

I'm pretty sure he's where
Hailey got those pills

before she went AWOL.

No, I believe it.

I'm pretty sure he has a tattoo
on his body.

Somewhere very unsavory.

There is really only one way
to find out.

Taylor is rubbing off on you.

-We'll see you at the game.
-Yeah.

[instrumental music]

Whoo! Go Hornets!

[Taylor] Whoo!

Been seeing a lot of them
Malibu Barbies around here lately.

Come on, Casey. You know
those aren't our people.

We're the poor kids that dream
of getting out of the sticks.

And girls like that, they only
hang out with us out of pity.

You don't know
what you're talking about.

You know I'm right.

Do you really think that
they care about people like us?

They're my friends.

Okay. You're right.
I'm sorry.

Are you all right?

I mean, I just feel like
we haven't...

really been able to talk
since...

Are you really
bringing that up now?

Sorry. I just...

I just don't like talking about it.

It's all behind us, right?

It's not like we meant to do it.

Hey, why don't you come out
with me tonight?

There's this party after the
football game at Reagan's house.

The Barbie driving the car.

You really think that's a good idea?

Definitely. It'll help
get your mind off things.

And you can see firsthand,
how nice they really are.

And you can make sure that
I get home safely.

[chuckles] There's always
an angle with you.

I've learned that it is the
easiest way to get what I want.

And what do you want?

All of this.

My normal life
that was taken from me.

Hey, um, meet me in the school
parking lot after the game.

[door opens]

Hello, Mom.

[Laura sniffles]

-Mom?
-[Laura sniffling]

-Are you okay?
-Of course, honey.

-[Casey] Mom?
-It's nothing.

-What happened?
-[Laura sighs]

Silly little fight with Harlen.
That's all.

-Is he drinking again?
-Oh, he...

he got laid off today.

-So he's just upset.
-Mom.

When are you gonna dump him?
We don't need him.

[chuckles] I gotta get to work, honey.
I'm gonna be late.

Do me a favor
and just keep it down, okay?

'cause Harlen's sleeping.

[intense music]

[Casey] Wake up. Wake up.

-What the hell?
-Careful.

I don't have a tight grip,
and I'd hate for it to slip.

You've worn out
your welcome here.

Actually, you wore it out
a long time ago.

I just wasn't in the place

to do something about it.

You're gonna leave tonight!

And if you don't,
I'll call the cops,

tell them how you treat us,

how you hit me when I
don't give you what you want.

-No one's gonna believe that!
-Oh, really?

I've seen the way you look at me.

You really think
they'll believe you over me?

[sobbing] Officer, please,
I tried to stop him.

He said he wanted me.
Needed me.

What the hell is wrong with you?

You know,
I guess I'm just fed up

with the hand I've been dealt.

I'm gonna go to my room now,

and when I get back,
you're not gonna be here.

And if I ever see you
near my mom again,

I will gut you like a fish.

[intense music]

[engine starts]

♪ This is our time yeah
Don't you dare look back ♪

♪ 'Cause we can have it all ♪

♪ Get what's in the best
I know we're moving fast ♪

Casey!

♪ Oh we can have it all ♪

Did she really bring the neighbor?

♪ We can have it all ♪

Uh, guys, this is Sean.

I'm Reagan.

-Great house.
-Great jacket.

I think Sean might be into you.

I'll be right back.

Can I get you a drink?

He-he-hey,
glad you could make it!

Me, too.

Should we go somewhere
more quiet?

You said you had something
to tell me.

Can you hold that? Thanks.

[door creaking]

Well... This is cozy.

So...

What's on your mind?

I, um...

Sorry. I'm not really good
at this kind of thing.

It's okay. It's just me.

Okay. Uh...

Here goes.

I...

Like someone,
like, really like them.

But I don't really wanna
make a move

until I know
they feel the same way.

I understand.

But I think I know
who you're talking about

and I'm pretty sure

they feel the same way.

-God, is it that obvious?
-Kind of.

But it's cute.

I knew I could count on you.

So...

You'll talk to her for me?

Her?

Yeah. Taylor.

[intense music]

Casey, you okay?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. I'm just
gonna get some fresh air.

-[Reagan coughing]
-[flushing]

-Oh...
-[Taylor] Feeling better?

Good. Maybe now you'll listen
to some reason.

-Oh, not this again, Taylor.
-Reagan, he is a drug dealer.

Okay, isn't there someone else
you can be a bad girl with?

-What are you, my mom?
-Okay, you're drunk

and clearly not thinking straight.

I mean, why is Casey
even friends with him?

Isn't that very concerning?

[Reagan] What is that
supposed to mean?

Haven't you been noticing?

She's been acting different lately.

She's happy.
That's a good thing.

Sure. Sure.

But also kind of manipulative?

Uh, did you see that video
she posted about Hailey?

-They weren't even friends.
-That's ridiculous.

Maybe. But what if it's not?

I talked to Clair.

[Reagan] Clair's going
to trash-talk Casey.

-She hates her.
-Haven't you ever wondered why?

You know, maybe
some of the things she's saying

is true. Why lie?

Did you know that
Casey had to go to counseling

for anger issues?

I'm just saying, we don't really
know her. So why play with fire?

You don't have to adopt
the stray kid

just because
you feel sorry for her.

I mean,
look at some of her posts.

She copies everything you do.
It's creepy!

This is insane!

-[Taylor sighs]
-I'm going to find Sean.

[Taylor] Reagan. Reagan, wait!

Reagan!

[intense music]

♪ I'm bored of the light ♪

♪ I'm bored of the light ♪

♪ As blindness appears ♪

♪ Everything's unclear ♪

♪ Everything's so clear ♪

[indistinct chatter]

♪ Wh-whoa whoa whoa ♪

♪ Whoa-whoa ♪

-[Taylor] Reagan, don't do this.
-Move.

♪ There's a fire going ♪

♪ I want to dive in ♪

♪ Just let me dive ♪

♪ Into the de-ee-eep ♪

♪ Into the de-ee-eep ♪

♪ Oh no I can't go ♪

♪ I can't stay ♪

♪ Oh I might die any day ♪

♪ Oh what's left
of what's here ♪

♪ Oh I'll just dive
into the deep ♪

Morning.

Come on. You cannot still be mad
at me about last night.

[sighs] Taylor,
I'm too hung over

to talk about this right now.

I need coffee first.

[cell phone chimes]

Taylor!

How could you post that?

What are you talking about?

The video of me and Sean!

So many people have seen this.

I swear, I have no idea
what you're talking about.

Oh, my God.

[intense music]

What... I, I didn't post that.

Well, according to this,
you did.

Why would I do something
like that?

I mean, you can't honestly think
that I would...

Look, I don't even have my
phone! I-I lost it last night!

You're such a liar!
It's literally right there!

[music continues]

This, this doesn't make
any sense.

The last time I had it,

we were in the bathroom and...

and I went chasing after Reagan,
and you were there.

-[Casey] What are you saying?
-Taylor.

Are you seriously trying to
blame this on Casey?

-I didn't do anything.
-I know you didn't.

How could you do this to me?

Oh, my God. Clair was right.

Why? Wh-what did I even
do to you?

Enough. You need to leave now.

No, I'm not leaving you here
with this psycho!

Taylor, go home!

You really think I did this.

Casey, what am I gonna do?

I can't go back to school on
Monday. Everyone has seen this.

Hey, it's gonna be okay.

I know exactly
what you're feeling, remember?

Stay home
for the rest of the week.

I'll lead cheer practice
and get your homework,

and by Friday,
there'll be a whole new scandal.

Everybody will have forgotten.

Oh, God!
I'm gonna be labeled a slut.

And we didn't even do anything
aside from make out.

Really?

He said I was too drunk.

We must've stopped
just after that video ended.

I don't think this is
just gonna blow over, Case.

I promise you it will.

And besides,
I am gonna need you there

for the big announcement
for Most Inspirational Student.

You really think it'll be okay?

I really do.

If anyone
tries to mess with you,

they're gonna have
to get through me. Okay?

I got your back.

[cell phone ringing]

Hey, Mom.

Hey, honey, I'm just, uh,

checking in,
making sure you're safe.

Yeah, I'm fine. I ended up
spending the night at Reagan's.

Oh, that's fine,
just, uh, let me,

let me know next time, okay?

-Fine.
-Honey, did you, um...

did you see Harlen before
you left last night because, uh,

he hasn't come home and, uh,
I've been calling his cell,

but he's,
he's not answering, so...

-Mom, Harlen left.
-What?

He bailed, and he
said he wasn't coming back.

-And I say, good riddance!
-W-w-what do you mean?

-He-he left?
-Why are you so surprised?

He was a jerk, Mom, and it's not
like he's the first guy

to let us down.

Did you say something to him?

-Are you serious?
-I'm s... It's just...

[Casey on phone]
this is our chance to be happy.

We could finally be a normal
family. Don't you want that?

It's gonna be okay, Mom,
I promise.

-Hey, Vance.
-Hey, Casey.

-How you doin'?
-I'm fine.

It's just,
you think you know someone...

You know, how could Taylor
post that video?

Crazy.

I just feel kind of stupid
for crushing on her.

I feel the same way.

I mean, what kind of a person
does something like that?

You wouldn't.

You're a good person, Casey.

It's obvious
why you were nominated

for the inspiration award.

I announce the winner
on the air.

I'm really hoping it's you.

[instrumental music]

♪ W-I-N Go... ♪

♪ W-I-N Go... ♪

♪ W-I-N Go... ♪

[cheering]

[man on PA] students of
Jefferson High, don't forget,

today is the last day to vote

for the
Most Inspirational Student Award.

You must be pleased
with yourself.

Sweetie, I'm sure I have no idea
what you're talking about.

No?
Everybody pretty much hates me.

And they seem to love you
even more.

Even Reagan
was taken down a few pegs,

leaving room on top for you.

Taylor, if you don't like

the consequences of your actions,

maybe you should rethink them.

Oh, you are such
a delusional bitch!

Okay, am I really supposed
to think that all of this

was just a coincidence?

I don't care what you think.

[Taylor] I know you posted
the video from my phone.

Probably did all the other stuff
Clair told me about, too.

Don't know why, besides the fact
that you are bat-... crazy.

But I will prove it.

Are you really sure that's
a good idea,

after all that's happened?

-Are you threatening me?
-No.

I'm merely pointing out

that others have tried
to take me down,

and it's never ended well
for them.

I don't know, maybe the universe
is finally on my side

and karma's a bitch.

[intense music]

[Reagan] Thanks for getting
all my assignments for me.

I don't know
what I would do without you.

Well, anything for you.

You really did not miss much
this week.

Are people
still talking about it?

It's a distant memory.

Trust me. I handled it.

Nervous for the results tomorrow?

A little,
but I'm feeling confident.

Please. You're a shoe-in.

[door opens]

[Casey sighs]

-Hey, Mom.
-Hi, honey.

-Are you okay?
-Oh, yeah.

Just these double shifts aren't
as easy as they used to be.

Oh, which reminds me, can-can
you get a ride in the morning?

-I have to open tomorrow, so...
-Yeah, that's fine.

Oh, and, honey,
um, a package came for you.

-I put it in your room.
-Finally!

Uh, it came at the perfect time.

-[Laura] Honey.
-Hm?

You know
that you can talk to me, right?

Really, whatever it is,

I'm-I'm here, okay?

If there's something that,
that you need to tell me, I...

Mom. I'm fine.

Like, for the first time
in a long while...

You don't have to worry
about me.

Really, I promise.

Okay. I just, uh...

I love you so much.

[instrumental music]

I love you, too.

[instrumental music]

[intense music]

Jefferson High,

I give you
this year's 'Most Inspirational.'

Thank you.

Thank you.

[door creaks]

[intense music]

[keys jingling]

Holy hell!

[siren blaring]

[intense music]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]

[Casey] Hey, can you give me
a ride to school?

Sean?

What the hell, Sean?

I was just about to
come get you.

-We have to go. Now.
-What are you talking about?

Hey, Sean. Talk to me.
What's going on?

[sighs]

-They found her body.
-Hailey's?

They dug her up a few days ago,
it didn't take long

for her parents to identify her.

Okay, let's think about this,
so...

They don't actually
have anything linking us to her.

[dramatic music]

Why do you still have it?

I was gonna sell it.

Look, she was your friend.

Okay, that's gonna
lead them here.

So if we don't leave now--

No, I can't leave.
My whole life is here.

You know how
crazy that sounds, right?

You killed her. You won't
have a life if you stay here.

Hey. Hey.

Look, it's gonna be all right.

Okay?

We can build
a whole new life together.

I mean, come on, this is
what we always used to talk about.

The two of us,
leaving this place behind.

Why do you think I
came back here?

You are the only one
that's ever understood me.

And you know
I'd do anything for you.

So what are we waiting for?

This won't just go away.

You're right.

I know you're right.

[dramatic music]

[gunshot]

[door opens]

[breathing heavily]

[screams]

[sobbing]

[breathing heavily]

[woman] 911.
What's your emergency?

[sobbing] Please,
I need the police, I...

I think someone's been shot.

The yellow house on
Sterling Lane.

[intense music]

[engine starts]

Hey, Casey, it's Reagan.

I just wanted to see if
you're here yet.

Um, hey!
It's good to see you back.

What do you want, Taylor?

Okay, you're still mad,
that's fine,

we, we don't have to talk.

But there is something
you have to see.

What is it?

-Casey's student records.
-What? Are you serious?

I know, I know.
"God, I'm the worst," and so on.

Look, can we just skip
all of that, Reagan,

because there's some crazy stuff
in there.

Police records,
psych evaluations.

Things that raise
some really big questions.

I'm not gonna dig through
her personal history.

-It isn't right.
-"Isn't right?"

Reagan, she is playing you!
She's playing all of us!

Just see for yourself.

Look, if there's any part of you
that believes

that I would never
betray you like that,

just do me this favor.

Okay, if you don't change
your mind after that,

then I promise
I won't bother you ever again.

[mellow music]

[cell phone chimes]

Casey, where have you been?
You okay?

Yeah, yeah,
just a little nervous, I guess.

Well, don't be.
The votes are in.

-Casey, you won.
-Really? They voted for me?

Of course.
It wasn't even close. Come on.

They asked me to bring you back
for the big announcement.

[Reagan] Casey?

You came!

Hey, do you have a second?

-I was hoping we could talk.
-Can it wait?

I really have to get ready.
I have to look the part.

I promise it won't take long.

Okay.

Gotta be ready here, guys.

[intense music]

[door creaks]

I'm glad
you decided to come today.

So... What's up?

Where did you get this?

Taylor.

She kind of stole it
from the counselor's office.

There's a police report
in there

and the things it says...

Casey, I know
you've been through a lot,

but I need you
to be honest with me.

It says you were
the main suspect in the fire.

It says they had evidence,
until, inexplicably,

Sean confessed
and then fled the state.

-Shut up.
-Casey, talk to me!

-What really happened?
-I said shut up!

What happened to your house,

to your dad,

was it an accident?

I'm sure
there's an explanation--

He deserved it!

The way that he treated us...

He would drink, he'd get angry

and he would hit me, my mom.

And we just lived with it
for years.

And I took my anger out
on my friends.

Oh, my God. Casey.

Until I had enough.

One night when he was passed out

from too much drinking...

I don't regret
starting the fire.

I am glad that he's dead.

The only thing I regret

is what happened to me!

And when I met you,
things finally

started looking up again,

but people just kept

getting in the way!

So it was really you?

Everything that happened?

The video? It wasn't Taylor?

She wouldn't keep
her mouth shut

just like Clair...

and Hailey.

Casey, please. You need help.

Taylor and Clair
will forgive you, I know it.

And when Hailey comes home--

Hailey's not coming home.

What?

Oh, no, Casey, no.
Please don't tell me--

I-I-I didn't mean to.
It just happened.

But it's okay,
the police are on their way

to Sean's house right now
and they're gonna find

Hailey's necklace on his body,
and he's gonna take

the fall for me,
just like he did before.

His body? My God, Casey,
how many people have you hurt?

Enough.

Enough to keep them
from taking what's mine,

what I worked so hard to get.

We're gonna get you help.
I promise.

No, we're not.

[Reagan groans]

[intense music]

[Casey] I don't wanna
hurt you, Reagan,

but... if you do say something,

I can't be held accountable
for my actions.

You'll just be
another tragic teen suicide.

Jealous that her new best friend
eclipsed her in popularity.

Reagan, you are my best friend.

So I need you to be a good
friend and not say anything.

-[Vance] Casey, you in here?
-Yeah, I'm just getting dressed.

[Vance] Okay. We'll need you
in two minutes.

Okay, thanks, Vance! You got it.

I better go get ready.

It'll give you some time
to think.

And once all of this is over,
it'll be like

none of this ever happened.

No one would believe you anyway.

[intense music]

[door opens]

[door shuts]

[Vance] It's with great pleasure
I introduce this year's winner.

Jefferson High, say hello

to the most
inspirational student of the year,

Casey Paulson.

[applauding]

[cheering]

[Casey] Thank you so much.

You have no idea
how much this means to me.

You know, if you'd told me
a month ago

that I would be
standing here, I'd...

I would have thought
you were crazy.

I was an outsider.
I was a freak.

Or so I thought.

When all of you saw me
for who I really was,

you accepted me.

For the first time
in a really long while...

I felt like I belonged.

I know it's been a really
long road to get here.

But I promise you,
now that I am here,

I am not going anywhere.

I will do the title
'Most Inspirational' proud.

[Casey on video] I don't regret
starting the fire.

I am that glad he's dead.

The only thing I regret...

[Casey] No.

[Casey on video]
...Is what happened to me!

[Casey] Stop it.

[Reagan on video] My God, Casey,
how many people have you hurt?

[Casey on video] Enough.

Enough to keep them
from taking what's mine!

[gasps]

No. No.

[Casey on video] You'll just be
another tragic teen suicide.

-There she is.
-[indistinct radio chatter]

[Casey] No. No. You can't
take this away from me.

No, I deserve this.
I deserve this!

[screaming] No! I deserve this!

[indistinct radio chatter]

I just, I wanna thank you

for stopping by
as often as you do.

I mean, it's, it's nice to see
a familiar face.

I'm happy to, Ms. Paulson.

I, uh, I hear
what people are saying.

The things that-that Casey did.

I know that she confessed.

How can my sweet girl
be capable of all that?

[mellow music]

She's gonna get better.

-Right?
-Of course, she is.

[intense music]

[knocking on door]
[man] You got a new roommate.

[girl] Hi, I'm new here.

I don't really know anyone yet.

Do you wanna be friends?

Hi. I'm Casey.

[dramatic music]