Amber Brown (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 1 - Episode #1.1 - full transcript
Someone needs to stop Clearway Law.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.
Living in this big blue world
With my head up in outer space
I know I'll be A-O, A-Okay
I know I'll be A-O, A-Okay
When I see trouble come my way
Dear Diary:
Today I start you, my video diary,
because… well, in a nutshell,
everything in my life is changing.
Let's see.
One, my best friend, Justin,
is moving to Alabama,
leaving me to start middle school alone.
Two, I didn't get an inch taller
over the summer.
Like, not even a centimeter.
But my hair did get a little bigger,
so I guess that makes me look taller.
And I love it.
Well, actually, it's number three,
but for now it'll be 2A.
Three.
My mom's got a boyfriend.
Yeah. It's weird.
That's better.
Four.
My dad.
Actually, more on him later.
I, Amber Brown, do not like change.
Then how are we gonna start
middle school without each other?
We'll talk all the time.
That's what my dad said
when he moved to Paris.
I promise.
He did too.
Well, if I were in Paris, I'd be busy.
Very busy.
You know, eating French toast,
French fries, French bread.
You're a dork.
Oui, oui.
Thanks for this.
Don't want us to forget our dorky faces.
That's what mirrors are for.
I mean each other's.
I know.
So…
- Well, bye--
- Don't say it!
Later.
Yeah. Ba-later. I can live with that.
Yeah, me too.
Ba-later.
- Ready. Amber.
- Yep.
I'm all set. You like?
It's cute.
How come you never
got your hair done for Dad?
I got my hair done for me.
Because you're going out with Max.
Come on. Can you just give him a chance?
Aunt Pam says he's a sports car.
- A what?
- A phase.
- Oh, my gosh.
- Just saying.
Yeah, okay, smarty-pants.
Come on. Let's go.
Mom, now that I'm almost 12,
you might want to lose the "smarty-pants."
Okay.
Hey, honey. Got your soup. You hungry?
Oh, my God, wait.
Look. The new people are moving in.
I guess they wanted to get here
before the school year started.
I hope they have a dog.
- I heard they have a daughter.
- Rather they had a dog.
Feels super different here
without our buds, huh?
Yeah. Only a dog
could make Justin moving tolerable.
I see what you did there.
Dog people are the best!
- Do you not want to be the best?
- We're not getting a dog.
Well, if I stop asking for a dog,
can I get my ears pierced?
I'll think about it.
Hello, Diary.
It's official. New people are stealing
my friend Justin's house.
And now I know
that he's never coming back.
Look, there they are.
Diary?
Yeah, I'm keeping a video diary.
So you're just, like, talking?
Yeah?
To yourself?
It's not much different
than writing a letter to yourself.
No, that's for my therapist.
- But you read them, out loud.
- Because it helps--
Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep!
She looks like she's about your age,
don't you think?
Oh, my gosh.
Hi! Hi, I'm Sarah.
This is-- This is my daughter.
Welcome!
Cool. Thank you. I'm Brandi, with an I.
Do you have a dog?
No, no. Do you?
I wish. My mom's a goldfish person.
"I don't want to feel guilty
for being happy.
It is time for me, for my happiness.
It is 'me time.'"
- That's pretty clear.
- I can hear you!
I will stop reading from my journal.
Pizza's ready.
Is Aunt Pam driving me to school tomorrow?
Yes. Yeah, she'll be here at 7:00.
Why don't you go next door
and introduce yourself?
I'm-- I'm good.
You excited for tomorrow?
I don't know.
You know, maybe Justin moving away
will give you a chance to branch out
a little bit, you know?
I love that you're doing
this video diary thing. It's super cool.
And you've got your art,
but, you know, you also need people.
You know, friends are good to have.
Why do you like Max?
He makes me laugh.
And he likes to dance.
- That-- that's enough.
- I--
FYI, my dad likes to dance,
and he made my mom laugh.
Just saying.
Is he gonna make it?
Is he gonna make it? Yes!
- Yes.
- Yes, he is.
Whoo!
Hey, Dad. I was just thinking of you.
You were?
Hello, my beautiful girl.
What time is it in Paris?
It's almost midnight.
I was just calling to wish
my oh-so-grown-up sixth-grader
-a great day tomorrow and--
- Wait. Midnight?
Yep.
- Why are you up so late?
-I was out.
Out where?
- To a dinner.
-With who?
Who's the parent here?
Just asking.
I was at a business dinner.
Kind of a celebration,
so it went a little late.
My phone's dying. If we get cut off,
-I'll call you back tomorrow.
- What was the celebration about?
I'm sure Mom's told you.
It's my job. They're expanding, so,
yeah, I'm probably moving back.
Wait. Here?
Yes. Well, I shouldn't say "probably."
I am. I am moving back.
My new job will be only 20 minutes
from you and Mom.
What? When?
As soon as I get a date confirmed,
we'll make some plans, I promise.
I'm losing juice, honey.
Hey, have a great day at school tomorrow.
I love you--
Dad?
Dad?
I'm so glad you're coming home.
I wonder if Max will still be around
when Dad gets back.
Then what do I do?
Do I give Max a chance like Mom wants?
And my dad will be there.
What does that say to him?
Will he think I love him less?
Will he love me less?
Dad's the one
who's supposed to be here with us.
I, Amber Brown,
wanna crawl into this photo.
What?
Open.
- Hi!
- Hello.
I'm Brandi with an I.
I'm Amber with an "am" and a "ber."
Clever.
Are you starting middle school
at Park Ridge tomorrow?
- Yeah.
- Me too!
Oh, my gosh. What are you wearing?
I haven't really thought about it.
You're hilarious!
Okay, fine. Keep it a secret.
I'm probably gonna go with boots,
black tights,
short shorts,
tank top with long-sleeve tee under
and, like, messy not-trying-too-hard hair.
Okay. That sounds like a plan.
Great, I can't wait to see
what you're doing with your hair.
You're looking at it.
You're too funny. See you tomorrow.
Okay.
- Babe--
- Don't talk to me. I'll fall.
Sorry. Just where's your engagement ring?
I'm not wearing it.
I haven't told Amber yet.
I know. I'm just wondering
where you keep it.
It's-- It's right over there. It's safe.
Oh, yeah. Super safe.
In a drawer by an open window.
Look, why don't you just tell her, Sarah?
- She's gonna be fine.
- I know she's gonna be fine,
but I just want to get her started in
school first, and then I'm gonna tell her.
Hey! Hi, honey!
Good morning, young lady!
- Did you stay overnight?
- Amber.
I'm sorry. Okay, Mom?
It's just so early. He's here so early.
I met your mother for a jog
this morning, okay?
How would you like a protein smoothie?
Looks like too much green.
- It's good! It tastes good.
- It's the good stuff.
And you get all your veggies in
for the day.
Good morning.
I will have a doughnut! Maybe two.
- Poison.
- Is that my sweater?
- Good morning. Yes, it is.
- When did you take that?
Good morning, Pam.
Max. I don't know. Maybe last week?
I had Amber grab it from your closet.
What else have you stolen?
Here you go. I brought breakfast.
Well, thank you very much,
but no, no doughnuts.
- I want you to have the smoothie, honey.
- Come on. Mom.
Did you stay overnight?
- Pam!
- What? He's just here so early, Sarah.
It's so early.
I'm asking for a friend.
I did not stay.
I already asked.
What are you looking for, honey?
I can't find my charcoal drawing pencil.
What is all over this?
You know what?
It was on there when I borrowed it.
- Crumbs? I don't think so.
- All right, fine.
- I had a doughnut in the car.
- It's just powdered sugar everywhere.
Fine, two. I had two doughnuts!
Two? It's 7:00 a.m.
I don't care if you had ten doughnuts.
Please? I'm gonna be sick here.
- I could easily eat ten doughnuts.
- Same.
- Do I hear 11?
- You know, just as long
as you don't eat them
while you're wearing my sweater.
- That's how I do my laundry.
- There you go. Good as new.
Mom, can I just please have a doughnut?
They're right there in front of me.
Sweetie, it's just so much sugar
in the morning.
Mom, listen to me.
My best friend Justin moved away,
so I'm starting middle school
without a best friend.
I do not have pierced ears.
All I have is this old cell phone that
barely works…
- Well--
-…and I do not have a dog.
Can I have a doughnut?
You ever consider
the debate team at school?
- Okay, fine! You can have a doughnut!
- Yes!
- You did that!
- Wait, I--
I don't think you should
give in so easily.
- Are you serious right now?
- I got a protein shake right here.
No, no doughnut.
My dad's moving back from Paris, so…
I was gonna tell you.
It's for work.
His company is moving him back into town.
He was--
He was supposed to let me tell you, honey.
When were you gonna tell me?
- I didn't know who to tell first.
- Me!
- Me!
- Me!
- Amber Brown, you know, his daughter.
- Okay.
Okay.
Is this what you were looking for?
- Yes, yes.
- Yeah.
You know, your artwork is really amazing.
Thanks.
Hey, if you're gonna eat that doughnut,
you might want to put this on.
Protect your denim.
Okay, so no one wants one of my smoothies?
- No!
- No!
Your dad is moving back?
What does that mean?
I truly believe he's coming back
for my mom,
and then they'll get back together.
Wait. What about Max?
What about him? He's a sports car.
-A what?
- A phase.
Well, my mom said they're serious,
like getting married serious.
- Don't even say that.
-Okay, okay.
Calm down.
My mom does have a tendency to exaggerate.
Or maybe she wishes she was marrying Max.
You can have him.
Once your dad's home,
will you still live
full-time with your mom?
Aunt Pam said I'll probably
be half-Mom, half-Dad.
Great title for a horror movie.
Yeah, really. This year already feels
like a scary movie.
I didn't get any taller over the summer.
Well, statistics show that shorter people
live longer, healthier lives.
Statistics show that best friends
know exactly what to say
to make you feel better.
- Ba-later.
- Ba-later.
Look who it is!
I almost tripped over you.
Annie. No, Ashley.
No, Amber. Amber, right?
I hardly recognize you
without your friend, Jason.
Justin.
Hannah knows me.
We've been going to the same
sleepaway camp every summer for years.
Yet, every time she sees me,
she pretends like she doesn't remember.
It's just so…
so Hannah-like.
Hannah, hi.
Could you turn your hair down a bit?
Don't get all jelly, Amber.
Did I get really tall over the summer,
or did you just shrink?
- I have to take this call.
- Your phone didn't ring.
Hello?
You know my friends, Jackie,
Shawntay, Hilary, Soon-yi,
Mickey, Alima, Zunairah and Cathy?
Hi, Amber!
Oh, hi!
This is my friend.
Hi. I'm one of Amber's buddies.
Brandi. Brandi with an I!
I'm Hannah. Two H's, two N's,
and too popular for words.
Touché.
Hannah, we all still going to hang
at Rancho's Mini Golf later?
Abso-Stanley-lutely.
We'll be there. Right?
- Totally.
- Yes, Stanley.
Absolutely.
Fine. Good.
Watch out. Humans here.
I'm sorry. I didn't see you there.
I'm sorry…
Amber.
Amber.
- You have soft hair.
- Thanks.
- We're going to play golf later--
- We have enough peeps already.
Yeah. Come on. Hurry up.
Okay.
No, I think I'll--
- He likes you!
- Oh, geez. You scared me.
Thank you.
You're welcome?
- A many M's Amber?
- What?
The cute guy. Stanley.
He said your name like Ammmber?
He likes you.
I don't know. I wasn't really listening.
Well, he also said
that you have nice hair.
Soft hair.
You heard that!
Do you wanna borrow one of my necklaces?
One with a crystal.
They have great energy.
No, thanks.
I don't really wear a lot of jewelry.
Don't even have pierced ears.
Me neither.
Do you wanna sit together for lunch?
Yeah. I mean, abso-Stanley-lutely!
- I can't believe she even said that.
- I know.
…I'll be A-O, A-Okay
I know I'll be A-O, A-Okay
Okay. Here's the big question.
Did you make any new friends?
- Amber?
- Yeah, I think so. One.
That Stanley guy
you were telling me about?
No, he's not really my friend. More of a…
Crush.
If I'm being honest, yeah.
And then, of course,
there's always Hannah.
She's more of a not-friend,
but a could-be friend.
But isn't because we're really
from different planets.
Big news of the day,
Dad comes home on the 22nd.
And Stanley Conover knows my name.
Well, he'd be even luckier
if he got to know you.
I'm not sure he'll be able to see me
if Hannah's hair is in the same homeroom.
Your dad is moving back.
How wonderful is that?
- I know how much you've been missing him.
- Yeah. And my mom.
What?
I miss my usual mom, you know?
The one who stays up late and eats pizza
and watches movies with me.
Now she's doing yoga
and drinking smoothies.
I miss her too. It's a phase.
That's what you said three months ago.
Is that normal phase time?
Sure. I went through
a three-year phase once.
Okay, maybe twice.
It doesn't matter.
Once Dad gets back,
everything will go back to normal.
Come on.
Mom, I'm home!
Wanna get some ice cream to celebrate
the first day of sixth grade?
Sounds good!
Oh, geez. You scared me.
Sure you're not a ghost?
My mom says I should wear a bell
around my neck.
The door is open.
I have to get this.
- This is Brandi.
- With an I.
And no bell.
Oops. Sorry.
No, it's all right.
What's this?
Looks like a ring box.
Oh, my gosh.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.
Living in this big blue world
With my head up in outer space
I know I'll be A-O, A-Okay
I know I'll be A-O, A-Okay
When I see trouble come my way
Dear Diary:
Today I start you, my video diary,
because… well, in a nutshell,
everything in my life is changing.
Let's see.
One, my best friend, Justin,
is moving to Alabama,
leaving me to start middle school alone.
Two, I didn't get an inch taller
over the summer.
Like, not even a centimeter.
But my hair did get a little bigger,
so I guess that makes me look taller.
And I love it.
Well, actually, it's number three,
but for now it'll be 2A.
Three.
My mom's got a boyfriend.
Yeah. It's weird.
That's better.
Four.
My dad.
Actually, more on him later.
I, Amber Brown, do not like change.
Then how are we gonna start
middle school without each other?
We'll talk all the time.
That's what my dad said
when he moved to Paris.
I promise.
He did too.
Well, if I were in Paris, I'd be busy.
Very busy.
You know, eating French toast,
French fries, French bread.
You're a dork.
Oui, oui.
Thanks for this.
Don't want us to forget our dorky faces.
That's what mirrors are for.
I mean each other's.
I know.
So…
- Well, bye--
- Don't say it!
Later.
Yeah. Ba-later. I can live with that.
Yeah, me too.
Ba-later.
- Ready. Amber.
- Yep.
I'm all set. You like?
It's cute.
How come you never
got your hair done for Dad?
I got my hair done for me.
Because you're going out with Max.
Come on. Can you just give him a chance?
Aunt Pam says he's a sports car.
- A what?
- A phase.
- Oh, my gosh.
- Just saying.
Yeah, okay, smarty-pants.
Come on. Let's go.
Mom, now that I'm almost 12,
you might want to lose the "smarty-pants."
Okay.
Hey, honey. Got your soup. You hungry?
Oh, my God, wait.
Look. The new people are moving in.
I guess they wanted to get here
before the school year started.
I hope they have a dog.
- I heard they have a daughter.
- Rather they had a dog.
Feels super different here
without our buds, huh?
Yeah. Only a dog
could make Justin moving tolerable.
I see what you did there.
Dog people are the best!
- Do you not want to be the best?
- We're not getting a dog.
Well, if I stop asking for a dog,
can I get my ears pierced?
I'll think about it.
Hello, Diary.
It's official. New people are stealing
my friend Justin's house.
And now I know
that he's never coming back.
Look, there they are.
Diary?
Yeah, I'm keeping a video diary.
So you're just, like, talking?
Yeah?
To yourself?
It's not much different
than writing a letter to yourself.
No, that's for my therapist.
- But you read them, out loud.
- Because it helps--
Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep!
She looks like she's about your age,
don't you think?
Oh, my gosh.
Hi! Hi, I'm Sarah.
This is-- This is my daughter.
Welcome!
Cool. Thank you. I'm Brandi, with an I.
Do you have a dog?
No, no. Do you?
I wish. My mom's a goldfish person.
"I don't want to feel guilty
for being happy.
It is time for me, for my happiness.
It is 'me time.'"
- That's pretty clear.
- I can hear you!
I will stop reading from my journal.
Pizza's ready.
Is Aunt Pam driving me to school tomorrow?
Yes. Yeah, she'll be here at 7:00.
Why don't you go next door
and introduce yourself?
I'm-- I'm good.
You excited for tomorrow?
I don't know.
You know, maybe Justin moving away
will give you a chance to branch out
a little bit, you know?
I love that you're doing
this video diary thing. It's super cool.
And you've got your art,
but, you know, you also need people.
You know, friends are good to have.
Why do you like Max?
He makes me laugh.
And he likes to dance.
- That-- that's enough.
- I--
FYI, my dad likes to dance,
and he made my mom laugh.
Just saying.
Is he gonna make it?
Is he gonna make it? Yes!
- Yes.
- Yes, he is.
Whoo!
Hey, Dad. I was just thinking of you.
You were?
Hello, my beautiful girl.
What time is it in Paris?
It's almost midnight.
I was just calling to wish
my oh-so-grown-up sixth-grader
-a great day tomorrow and--
- Wait. Midnight?
Yep.
- Why are you up so late?
-I was out.
Out where?
- To a dinner.
-With who?
Who's the parent here?
Just asking.
I was at a business dinner.
Kind of a celebration,
so it went a little late.
My phone's dying. If we get cut off,
-I'll call you back tomorrow.
- What was the celebration about?
I'm sure Mom's told you.
It's my job. They're expanding, so,
yeah, I'm probably moving back.
Wait. Here?
Yes. Well, I shouldn't say "probably."
I am. I am moving back.
My new job will be only 20 minutes
from you and Mom.
What? When?
As soon as I get a date confirmed,
we'll make some plans, I promise.
I'm losing juice, honey.
Hey, have a great day at school tomorrow.
I love you--
Dad?
Dad?
I'm so glad you're coming home.
I wonder if Max will still be around
when Dad gets back.
Then what do I do?
Do I give Max a chance like Mom wants?
And my dad will be there.
What does that say to him?
Will he think I love him less?
Will he love me less?
Dad's the one
who's supposed to be here with us.
I, Amber Brown,
wanna crawl into this photo.
What?
Open.
- Hi!
- Hello.
I'm Brandi with an I.
I'm Amber with an "am" and a "ber."
Clever.
Are you starting middle school
at Park Ridge tomorrow?
- Yeah.
- Me too!
Oh, my gosh. What are you wearing?
I haven't really thought about it.
You're hilarious!
Okay, fine. Keep it a secret.
I'm probably gonna go with boots,
black tights,
short shorts,
tank top with long-sleeve tee under
and, like, messy not-trying-too-hard hair.
Okay. That sounds like a plan.
Great, I can't wait to see
what you're doing with your hair.
You're looking at it.
You're too funny. See you tomorrow.
Okay.
- Babe--
- Don't talk to me. I'll fall.
Sorry. Just where's your engagement ring?
I'm not wearing it.
I haven't told Amber yet.
I know. I'm just wondering
where you keep it.
It's-- It's right over there. It's safe.
Oh, yeah. Super safe.
In a drawer by an open window.
Look, why don't you just tell her, Sarah?
- She's gonna be fine.
- I know she's gonna be fine,
but I just want to get her started in
school first, and then I'm gonna tell her.
Hey! Hi, honey!
Good morning, young lady!
- Did you stay overnight?
- Amber.
I'm sorry. Okay, Mom?
It's just so early. He's here so early.
I met your mother for a jog
this morning, okay?
How would you like a protein smoothie?
Looks like too much green.
- It's good! It tastes good.
- It's the good stuff.
And you get all your veggies in
for the day.
Good morning.
I will have a doughnut! Maybe two.
- Poison.
- Is that my sweater?
- Good morning. Yes, it is.
- When did you take that?
Good morning, Pam.
Max. I don't know. Maybe last week?
I had Amber grab it from your closet.
What else have you stolen?
Here you go. I brought breakfast.
Well, thank you very much,
but no, no doughnuts.
- I want you to have the smoothie, honey.
- Come on. Mom.
Did you stay overnight?
- Pam!
- What? He's just here so early, Sarah.
It's so early.
I'm asking for a friend.
I did not stay.
I already asked.
What are you looking for, honey?
I can't find my charcoal drawing pencil.
What is all over this?
You know what?
It was on there when I borrowed it.
- Crumbs? I don't think so.
- All right, fine.
- I had a doughnut in the car.
- It's just powdered sugar everywhere.
Fine, two. I had two doughnuts!
Two? It's 7:00 a.m.
I don't care if you had ten doughnuts.
Please? I'm gonna be sick here.
- I could easily eat ten doughnuts.
- Same.
- Do I hear 11?
- You know, just as long
as you don't eat them
while you're wearing my sweater.
- That's how I do my laundry.
- There you go. Good as new.
Mom, can I just please have a doughnut?
They're right there in front of me.
Sweetie, it's just so much sugar
in the morning.
Mom, listen to me.
My best friend Justin moved away,
so I'm starting middle school
without a best friend.
I do not have pierced ears.
All I have is this old cell phone that
barely works…
- Well--
-…and I do not have a dog.
Can I have a doughnut?
You ever consider
the debate team at school?
- Okay, fine! You can have a doughnut!
- Yes!
- You did that!
- Wait, I--
I don't think you should
give in so easily.
- Are you serious right now?
- I got a protein shake right here.
No, no doughnut.
My dad's moving back from Paris, so…
I was gonna tell you.
It's for work.
His company is moving him back into town.
He was--
He was supposed to let me tell you, honey.
When were you gonna tell me?
- I didn't know who to tell first.
- Me!
- Me!
- Me!
- Amber Brown, you know, his daughter.
- Okay.
Okay.
Is this what you were looking for?
- Yes, yes.
- Yeah.
You know, your artwork is really amazing.
Thanks.
Hey, if you're gonna eat that doughnut,
you might want to put this on.
Protect your denim.
Okay, so no one wants one of my smoothies?
- No!
- No!
Your dad is moving back?
What does that mean?
I truly believe he's coming back
for my mom,
and then they'll get back together.
Wait. What about Max?
What about him? He's a sports car.
-A what?
- A phase.
Well, my mom said they're serious,
like getting married serious.
- Don't even say that.
-Okay, okay.
Calm down.
My mom does have a tendency to exaggerate.
Or maybe she wishes she was marrying Max.
You can have him.
Once your dad's home,
will you still live
full-time with your mom?
Aunt Pam said I'll probably
be half-Mom, half-Dad.
Great title for a horror movie.
Yeah, really. This year already feels
like a scary movie.
I didn't get any taller over the summer.
Well, statistics show that shorter people
live longer, healthier lives.
Statistics show that best friends
know exactly what to say
to make you feel better.
- Ba-later.
- Ba-later.
Look who it is!
I almost tripped over you.
Annie. No, Ashley.
No, Amber. Amber, right?
I hardly recognize you
without your friend, Jason.
Justin.
Hannah knows me.
We've been going to the same
sleepaway camp every summer for years.
Yet, every time she sees me,
she pretends like she doesn't remember.
It's just so…
so Hannah-like.
Hannah, hi.
Could you turn your hair down a bit?
Don't get all jelly, Amber.
Did I get really tall over the summer,
or did you just shrink?
- I have to take this call.
- Your phone didn't ring.
Hello?
You know my friends, Jackie,
Shawntay, Hilary, Soon-yi,
Mickey, Alima, Zunairah and Cathy?
Hi, Amber!
Oh, hi!
This is my friend.
Hi. I'm one of Amber's buddies.
Brandi. Brandi with an I!
I'm Hannah. Two H's, two N's,
and too popular for words.
Touché.
Hannah, we all still going to hang
at Rancho's Mini Golf later?
Abso-Stanley-lutely.
We'll be there. Right?
- Totally.
- Yes, Stanley.
Absolutely.
Fine. Good.
Watch out. Humans here.
I'm sorry. I didn't see you there.
I'm sorry…
Amber.
Amber.
- You have soft hair.
- Thanks.
- We're going to play golf later--
- We have enough peeps already.
Yeah. Come on. Hurry up.
Okay.
No, I think I'll--
- He likes you!
- Oh, geez. You scared me.
Thank you.
You're welcome?
- A many M's Amber?
- What?
The cute guy. Stanley.
He said your name like Ammmber?
He likes you.
I don't know. I wasn't really listening.
Well, he also said
that you have nice hair.
Soft hair.
You heard that!
Do you wanna borrow one of my necklaces?
One with a crystal.
They have great energy.
No, thanks.
I don't really wear a lot of jewelry.
Don't even have pierced ears.
Me neither.
Do you wanna sit together for lunch?
Yeah. I mean, abso-Stanley-lutely!
- I can't believe she even said that.
- I know.
…I'll be A-O, A-Okay
I know I'll be A-O, A-Okay
Okay. Here's the big question.
Did you make any new friends?
- Amber?
- Yeah, I think so. One.
That Stanley guy
you were telling me about?
No, he's not really my friend. More of a…
Crush.
If I'm being honest, yeah.
And then, of course,
there's always Hannah.
She's more of a not-friend,
but a could-be friend.
But isn't because we're really
from different planets.
Big news of the day,
Dad comes home on the 22nd.
And Stanley Conover knows my name.
Well, he'd be even luckier
if he got to know you.
I'm not sure he'll be able to see me
if Hannah's hair is in the same homeroom.
Your dad is moving back.
How wonderful is that?
- I know how much you've been missing him.
- Yeah. And my mom.
What?
I miss my usual mom, you know?
The one who stays up late and eats pizza
and watches movies with me.
Now she's doing yoga
and drinking smoothies.
I miss her too. It's a phase.
That's what you said three months ago.
Is that normal phase time?
Sure. I went through
a three-year phase once.
Okay, maybe twice.
It doesn't matter.
Once Dad gets back,
everything will go back to normal.
Come on.
Mom, I'm home!
Wanna get some ice cream to celebrate
the first day of sixth grade?
Sounds good!
Oh, geez. You scared me.
Sure you're not a ghost?
My mom says I should wear a bell
around my neck.
The door is open.
I have to get this.
- This is Brandi.
- With an I.
And no bell.
Oops. Sorry.
No, it's all right.
What's this?
Looks like a ring box.
Oh, my gosh.