Finding Carter (2014–2015): Season 2, Episode 5 - Wake Up Call - full transcript

Previously on "Finding Carter"...

Dad, I feel like you're not
telling me something.

I had a one-night stand.

It was the biggest
mistake of my life.

- Carter, this is Hillary.
- Hi.

I'm your dad's teaching
assistant.

Max and I are done.

Your father and I are
separating.

Hey.

Gabe, is...

Is that Carter?



I think so.

Wait, you still
go to school here?

Funny.

You guys should do standup.

We heard about
what happened with Lori

and we were just
trying to cheer you up.

- You okay?
- I'm not gonna lie,

it's been a rough few days.

In fact, the only reason
I'm here is because the new

guidance counselor has insisted
that I come in for some

face-to-face time
with my parents.

Have you guys met this woman?

Abby.

She's a serious hard-ass.



But her ass is seriously hard.

- Well played, it is. Great.
- Yeah.

- Well, I'll see you later.
- Yeah.

- See ya.
- Bye.

Hey, where have you been?
You're late.

By, like, three minutes.

Do we know what
this meeting is about?

Something about my future.

That sounds positive.

- Elizabeth?
- Yes.

Abby, this is my husband David.

Hello. And you must be Carter.

I must be.

- Shall we get started?
- Yes.

Okay.

According to our records,

Carter's missed nine days
of school this month,

ten last month.

- Ten days?
- We had no idea.

On top of that, her GPA
has been sliding each quarter.

- It's now a 2.4.
- 2.4?

If Carter keeps this up she may
have to repeat her junior year

or she could be kicked out
for chronic truancy.

Okay.

Yes, I fully admit that school

hasn't been the biggest
priority for me recently,

but that could have
something to do with the fact

that I just committed
the woman who raised me

to a mental institution.

I just returned home
after being kidnapped

for the second time
in my 17 years on this planet,

so how about you
all just give me

a little bit of a break?

Sweetheart, you've been
through a lot, we get that.

But school is important.

What can we do to help you?

I don't need help,
really, I'm fine.

You've had a rough time,
but maybe if you think about

letting it stop,
try to look forward.

We all want to help you succeed.
Now, are you planning

on taking your college
aptitude test tomorrow?

Was it something I put
down in my calendar? No.

These scores are
vital to your future.

The higher your score,

the more opportunities
you'll have for college.

The sooner you take them,
the more chances

you'll have
to increase your score.

Well, I want to thank you
all for your time

and your concern.

Consider your message received.

Loud and clear.

- So you just left?
- Yeah.

All three of them
were just standing there

going through my file like
I was on trial or something.

Now they are insisting that
I take the SATs tomorrow.

Those monsters.

Whose side are you on, Crash?

Come on, they're just
looking out for you.

Yeah, okay, but I really
don't need them to.

You know, okay, for all of
Lori's faults,

and believe me, there are many,

she never got on my case
about school.

She just trusted me
enough to leave me alone

and let me figure
stuff out for myself.

Miss.

This employee bothering you?

No. I was just, um, talking...

- What?
- He's kidding.

This is my uncle Shane.

It's nice to finally meet you.

- I'm Carter.
- Nice to meet you, too.

Thank you for everything
you did for Crash.

Hey.

Crash is family.

Never turn your back on family.

And don't forget,
we need this turnaround by 2:00.

Yeah, I got it, I got it.

See you again soon, I hope.

Yeah, definitely. Bye.

See? Why can't any of the adults

in my family be that cool?

I think I have a way
to turn your day around.

- How?
- I'm gonna take you out tonight.

- What, on, like, a date?
- Yes, an actual date

in a nice restaurant
with tablecloths

and waiters, menus that don't
have pictures of food on them.

You don't have to do that.

I want to.

Okay.

So.

How'd you discover this room?

I was a library monitor
last year,

so I know every nook
and cranny of this place.

No one ever set foot

in the Russian literature
section, not once.

Well, this was fun.

Should we do something
again after lunch?

You know, we've hooked up
five times this week,

and each time you take off
the second it's over.

- What's the rush?
- Well, at this moment,

I have exactly four
minutes to get to pre-Calc

and I thought that
this was just a...

Friends with benefits
type thing situation.

Doesn't have to be.

Why don't you come to the fair
with me tonight?

- Misterwives is playing.
- I don't know. SATs are tomorrow.

I was just gonna go home and do
some last-minute cramming.

You've been cramming for months.

You're ready.

Let me present this to you

in a way you can
better understand.

Do you want to go
to the fair with me?

"A," not at all,

"B," not sure,

"C," a little,

"D," a lot.

Um...

"C"?

"C."

I can work with that.

Okay, looks like
your half of the bills

- comes to 537.12.
- Really?

Well, I think I'm gonna be
a little short this month.

Short as in, like,
can you spot me a fiver, or...

Or a couple C-notes.

Sorry.

I wasn't anticipating my grandma

being so rigid with
the monthly allowance.

She's trying to get me to
come and live with her

and she thinks the big
squeeze will do it.

Can you just cover me
and I'll pay you back?

Bird, you know I'd be
up for that totally.

You've been really great
about letting me stay here.

I just... truth is, I just...

I don't make enough
to cover us both.

Money management.

It's never really been
my strong suit.

No worries, you have other
stellar qualities.

But if we're gonna keep
the lights on around here,

you're gonna maybe need
to cut back on entertaining.

Yeah, I guess.

Except the people
have grown to expect

certain amenities from me.

What am I supposed to do?
Go all Marie Antoinette on them?

No, no, nobody's asking you
to lose your head.

I'm just asking you
to keep it on straight.

Hey, do you have any lip gloss?

Whoa! Hot date?

Lukewarm.

Yeah, it's in the top drawer.

So?

Who's the lucky guy?

Ofe.

Ofe?

Wow, I did not see that coming.

Me neither.

- I kinda like it, though.
- Yeah, I think I kinda like it, too.

What's all this?

I also have a date tonight.

Cool. Anyone I know?

- Wow.
- Taylor, he's not the same guy anymore.

To me, he is.

Okay.

You should go with that one.

Brings out your eyes.

What is this?

Can you please just
forget you saw that?

No, I don't think I can.

Where did you get this?

Lori gave it to me.

Why does she have
a picture of our dad?

To prove that she
had an affair with him.

That woman is so crazy.

Does she really expect us
to believe that...

Well, it isn't true, is it?

This is why mom and dad
are separating?

Tay, I think it's better
if you ask them these questions.

No, I'm asking you.

Yeah, and I'm saying, I think
it's better if you ask them.

Fine, I will.

Is it true?

Where'd you get that?

She found it in my room.

- Is what true?
- Did you have an affair with Lori?

- Did he what?
- Taylor, this is not the time.

- It's a yes or no question, dad.
- This is an adult conversation

- that I'm not open to having right now.
- Why not?

Because not everything
your mother and I deal with

in our personal lives
is your business.

How is you sleeping
with Carter's kidnapper

not my business?

Taylor, that's enough.

This conversation is over.

Anything you'd like to say?

It's true.

- I knew it.
- It happened a long time ago.

It was a couple of years
before Carter was kidnapped.

I am so sorry, Taylor,
we should have told you.

You thought that Carter could
handle it but we couldn't?

They didn't tell me.
I found out by myself.

Like that somehow
makes it better?

We're sisters.
You should have told me.

Yeah, it would have been
nice if you told me, too.

I promised them I wouldn't.

'Cause that would be,
what, the first time

you broke a promise
to our parents?

Taylor, we were just
trying to protect you.

Well, I don't know who to be
more mad at, you guys or Lori,

who somehow still manages
to screw up my life,

even from jail.

I'm out of here.

Where are you going?

The fair. Don't wait up.

Taylor.

Can I come, too?

Sure. Why not?

Enjoy your date.

Study date with Bird.
For the SATs tomorrow.

Hey.

Hey. Okay if he tags along?

I know it's probably not
what you had in mind.

No problem at all. Hey, buddy.

You okay?

All good.

You ready for some fun,
little man?

Okay.

We agreed we wouldn't
say anything.

- I know.
- So why'd you do it?

Because I hated seeing
Taylor so upset.

Or because you couldn't
pass up an opportunity

to make me look like a bad guy.

David, they got past my affair with Kyle,
they'll get past this, too.

Are you trying to turn
the kids against me?

- Is that what this is about?
- What are you talking about?

Why would I do that?

Because we don't know where
we'll stand when the dust

settles on this separation.

For all I know, you're...
You're plotting.

Plotting?

Yeah, trying to get
the kids to pick sides,

in case in the end, you know.

David, I am still pulling to
make this marriage work.

And you find that funny?

- Hilarious, actually.
- Why?

Because from where I'm standing,
only one of us is pulling for

this marriage to work
and it's me.

Hi.

Is David in?

Maybe your date would
like to weigh in on this.

I'm sorry, are we seeing other people now?

Hillary and I are just friends,
we are not seeing each other,

- unlike you and Kyle.
- What are you talking about now?

Grant told me he saw
the two of you kissing.

- That's not true.
- So Grant's lying?

No, what happened was,
Kyle tried to kiss me - and I stopped it.

If you want to see other people,
just say so.

I'm not the one
with the date in the next room.

We are going for a friendly drink.
It's not a date.

Well, if you want it
to be, please don't let me stop you.

So you do think we should
see other people.

No, what I think is you're
afraid to tell me

that you want
to see other people.

Excuse me, I'm so sorry,
I couldn't help but overhear.

I think I'm just gonna go.

No, please...

I'm sorry, could you
hang on a second?

Well, it sounds like you two are
having difficulty communicating.

How can you tell?

I was a psychology minor.

Maybe seeing other people
isn't the worst idea.

Well, now we're communicating.

So, yeah.

Business is going really well,

Shane's already
looking to expand,

open up a few more shops.

He's teaching me how
the whole operation works.

In a few years,
I should be able to

move up from
mechanic to manager.

Wow.

I never heard you sound,
so, um...

Mature. Nice.

Mature may be a stretch,

but for the first time
in my life,

I feel like I...

I'm gonna be okay.

I'm not gonna screw
everything up, you know?

What about you?

You feeling any better?

Not really a bit.

Well, don't worry.
Dinner is just phase one.

I got a whole phase
two planned out.

What's phase two?

It's a surprise.

Okay, I don't mean to offend,

but the last thing I need
in my life right now

is another surprise.

- Can you just tell me?
- Okay.

We're going to the County Fair.

You want to go to a County Fair?

What?
I can appreciate a good fair.

I'm shocked you would want to participate
in such a wholesome G-rated activity.

But who said it
had to be G-rated?

Crash, what are you doing?

Okay, let's go
check out the ghost tent.

- Want to smoke? Mhm.
- Yes.

I'll just stay here,
while you guys talk.

Hey.

Tay, you've barely said
a word to me all evening.

Why start now?

All right.

Just so I'm clear,

our parents are getting
separated for something

that happened, like,
15 years ago.

Yeah, it doesn't make a whole
lot of sense to me, either.

Nothing in this
family ever does.

Hey, Abby.

- Hey, guys.
- Hey, Abby.

What are you doing here?

Even I can
appreciate a good County Fair.

- Yeah, that's what I said.
- Everyone feeling ready for tomorrow?

Ready-ish.

Abby, what's your professional
opinion on guessing versus

skipping questions
you don't know the answers to?

I hear that it's
actually better to skip.

I hear you're better
off guessing.

If you're gonna guess,
the correct answer

is almost never the letter "D."

What about the essays?
'Cause I hear that

short essays actually score
higher than long essays.

Don't get caught up in all that.

There's no secret formula
for beating the test.

Just... do your best.

Well, as long as I
get a high enough score

to get into a good art school,

I'll be happy.

Well, I need to kick ass
if I'm gonna have a shot

at an athletic scholarship.

Okay, you know what?

We're We're gonna get some food.

Sorry.

Just needed to get away
from that conversation.

- And that woman.
- Who was she?

That was Abby.

The new guidance counselor
I was telling you about.

She doesn't seem so bad.

She's got everybody brainwashed
about the SATs tomorrow.

Did you decide whether
or not you're taking them?

- No, mom, I didn't.
- Just asking.

Okay, well, I'm just
trying to enjoy tonight

and not worry about tomorrow.

Gee, if only you were
able to talk to someone

who could look into the future

and tell you what
was gonna happen.

We are not doing that.

We are so doing that.

Let's go.

Let's do it.

Grant?

I thought that was you.

Reagan.

Hey.

Funny running in... to you here.

I know, right?

I can't believe we're finally
meeting in person.

Talking face to face.

Instead of on Skype.

It was bound to
happen eventually.

So...

What's up, girlfriend?

Since we skyped this afternoon?

Not much.

Cool.

Hey.
How about instead of talking,

we just go to separate corners
and... facetime each other?

Yeah, it'll be like old times.

- So, having fun?
- Yeah, you?

Interesting.

Very, very interesting.

Seriously?

Just go with it.

You have a sister?

Yeah.

And two brothers, right?

Nope. Just one.

Close, though.

So everything that I'm seeing
here for you is really good.

This is the king of wands card.

It says you're career-driven
and goal-oriented.

The page of pentacles says
you're a good student

with a commitment to learning.

The queen of wands says you'll
achieve happiness and success

in all aspects of your career.

God.

Okay, I can't read your energy

unless you're fully open
to this experience.

I'm sorry, but, are you kidding?

- Carter...
- What?

Come on, she probably
gives the same reading

to everyone who comes in here.

- No, I...
- Here's a question.

How come everything you
hear from a tarot reader

is a good thing?

Is all the energy off
of every single person

who comes in here positive

or do you ever, like,
have to give the bad news?

You know, like this card says

you're not gonna
graduate college

and this card says
you're destined to end up

working a crappy
minimum wage job

for the rest of your
life and this card

says you're gonna get 740
on your SATs tomorrow,

so why even bother taking them?

Sorry.

You didn't even let her finish.

Yeah, I'd heard enough.

Hey.

Come on.

Why are you taking
this so seriously?

- It's supposed to be fun.
- Yeah, really fun

that everyone in my life
except me has a plan,

including you.

I wish I could go five minutes
without being reminded of it.

Okay.

Statistically,
between the two of us,

one of these should have
landed already.

This game is rigged.

You sure you're okay?

Yeah. I told you, I'm fine.

- Why?
- I don't know.

It just seems like
something's on your mind.

Just...

Stupid family stuff.

You know how it is.

Actually, I don't.

I grew up in a totally
normal home,

with two dads
who love each other.

No kidnappings,
no lies, no drama.

My family has no stuff,

but I'd love to be the guy
you can talk to about yours.

I don't want to talk.

I want to win.

Absolutely no way.

No way, dude, are you kidding?

No, I'm not kidding.

You actually think you can get
Abby to go for you.

Yeah, I do.

I'm serious.

There's a real connection there.

Okay, even I won't
go down the teacher route.

It only leads to trouble.

All I ever do is study
and go to practice.

Maybe I could
use a little trouble.

You're the best, Bird.

You rock, Bird.

Thanks, Bird.

No need. It's my pleasure.

Do I even want to ask?

Relax, okay, I just

bought out the bumper cars
for the next hour.

Bird, where did you
get the money for that?

I squeezed a little extra
out of my grandparents.

Okay, okay, but what
about our bills?

We need that money
to eat and live.

We're gonna be on the street.

My God, it only
cost a few hundred bucks.

Why do you have
to be so dramatic?

Why do you have to think that
you won't have any friends

unless you buy them?

Whoa, check this one out.

Nice.

Tell me.

If I put on some weight...

Reagan, where'd you go?

Reagan?

- I was like, might want to adjust that.
- Wow, that's really embarrassing.

Hey, Abby.

- Hey, Carter.
- Look, could you just

do me a favor and stay away
from the guy I'm seeing?

When you talk trash to my parents
about me is humiliating enough.

No, she wasn't
doing that, Carter.

I started up
a conversation with her.

- Why?
- He was just telling me

how great he thinks you are.

And even though you may not
have it all figured out,

you're the smartest
person he knows

and I shouldn't worry about you.

- Did I miss anything?
- No, that's...

That's pretty much it.

All right.

It's Shane, I gotta take this.

Sorry.

That's okay.

Getting yelled at by students is
pretty much a daily occurrence.

I'm used to it.

So, I saw one of my
test prep books

in the garbage outside
of my office.

I'm not gonna be seeing
you tomorrow, am I?

I wouldn't hold your breath.

You know, if Crash was able
to let go of his past,

and turn his life around,

especially with everything
he's been through,

it seems like you could, too.

Hey.

- Where'd you go?
- Where did I go?

Where did you go?

Sorry. I kept walking,

- I thought you were right behind me.
- Well, I wasn't.

Maybe you should pay closer
attention next time.

Okay, well.

I should probably be
getting back to my family.

Good seeing you.

Yeah.

- Hey.
- Hey.

You having fun?

Yeah, you?

Yeah, a blast.

Something's bothering you,
I can tell.

It's funny, I can tell there's
something bothering you, too.

Maybe we're
psychically connected.

Maybe.

What number am I thinking of?

17.

46.

Damn it.

Well.

We tried.

You want to talk
about whatever it is?

No, I'll be fine.

Tell me what's
going on with you.

Well.

My dad had an affair with Lori.

Whoa.

Yeah.

A few years before
she took Carter.

That's why my parents
are separating.

So that's what's
going on with me.

Are you okay?

Well, at first
I was mad at everyone

for keeping me in
the dark about it,

but truthfully,
I'm glad that they did,

because now that I know,
I wish that I didn't.

I think that in the back of my
mind, I was holding on to some

stupid fantasy that my parents

might actually
end up back together.

Now it just seems hopeless.

I have to disagree.

- Why?
- I mean, they've already

been through so much together.
I'm sure they can get through this, too.

I don't know.

This is pretty bad.

Have a little faith.

Thanks.

You're still the only person
I can talk to about any of this.

I'm glad to be of service.

Hey.

Max, I need a favor.

Shane just called.

He's got a job he wants me
to do tonight, but I...

I really don't want
to bail on Carter.

Is there any chance
you could do it?

It's easy money.

It pays 200 bucks.

Yeah.

Yeah, dude, I can
definitely use 200 bucks.

Dude, you're a lifesaver.

Come on, I'll give
you the details.

All right.

- Bye, Taylor.
- Bye.

- Hey.
- Hey, you won.

No, not exactly.

I traded it for some product.

It'll cut into
this week's profits,

but I really wanted you
to have it.

I should have got you
the Sabertooth, right?

I know you wanted
the Sabertooth.

No, no, no, no, no, no.

It's fine.

It's fine.

I love it.

So I have to ask.

I thought you might.

The other day,

I tried to kiss you
and you shot me down,

but then tonight,

you ask me over and here
we are on your couch making out.

What changed?

David and I decided to see other
people during our separation.

And whose idea was that?

- Does it matter?
- A little.

Kyle, the truth is,

I don't know why I'm doing
anything right now.

I'm just trying to
make it through the day.

- I get that.
- But...

I know I wanted to see you

and I'm glad you're here.

Carter's here.

- I thought you had the place to yourself.
- Yeah, so did I.

Okay!

So I'm guessing the kids
don't know about

your new arrangement
with David yet.

No, and I want to keep it
that way, so I'll call you.

Okay.

Hey, how was your study session?

Fine.

Carter. Freeze.

What?

- Have you been drinking?
- A little, yeah.

How do you expect
to remember anything tonight?

I wasn't studying.

Okay.

Where were you?

I was with Crash.

Please tell me you're joking.

Nope, not joking.

Why would you let him
back in your life?

You mean the guy
Abby thinks so highly of?

Yeah, we ran into your buddy at
the County Fair, and guess what?

She loves Crash.

Thinks he's a really great guy.

In fact, she told me she thinks
I should be more like him.

I don't understand.

Why are you determined to blow
your entire future?

What future?

Don't you get it?

College was never
in the plan for me.

Lori never even mentioned it.

But now I'm supposed to take
this test tomorrow,

this really important test,

so that I can get some score,

some number,

which will essentially determine

what the rest of my
entire life looks like,

and that's...

You know, that's great if you
have absolutely any idea what

the hell you want the rest of
your life to look like,

but I just don't,
and I can't take it.

I'm not exactly sure what I'm
supposed to say right now to you

I never had this conversation
with Grant or Taylor.

I feel like if I push too hard,

you're just gonna push back

and I'm afraid if I don't push
hard enough, then...

I'm Lori.

You're a lot of things,
but you're not Lori.

I just wish that you wouldn't

put so much pressure
on yourself.

You don't have to figure out your
entire life at age 17, baby.

Why don't you just take
the test tomorrow,

see what happens
and you have nothing to lose.

Because I'll bomb it.

Okay, so you know what?

Bomb it.

Bomb it big, okay?

And then you take it again.

I'll help you
and Taylor will help you.

Your whole family is behind you.

You don't have to go
through this alone.

You probably just want me
to go to college

so you can have me out
of the house for four years.

Well, that's definitely a perk.

Thank you.

I am telling you, that guy Dean

falls asleep in every
one of your classes.

Come on, every class?

15 minutes in. Like clockwork.

How have I not noticed this?

Well, he made sure to sit behind
the largest person he can find

and then he pulls
his cap down...

And here I was thinking
I was becoming

a pretty good teacher.

You are a good teacher.

You're a great teacher.

Well, you're a great
teaching assistant.

I shouldn't have done that.

Why not? I've been wanting
you to all night.

I'm still married to Elizabeth.

Well, technically,

you're separated,

and correct me if I'm wrong,

but I did hear Elizabeth
say that she thinks

you both should
see other people.

I know.

Look, David, I like you.

You're sweet, you're smart,

but I don't... I don't want to...

I don't want to break up
your marriage either.

I'm in no rush here.

So why don't we just
take things slow

and we'll see what happens.

- Deal?
- Deal.

I'm really sorry
for what I said.

Don't be.

You're right.

I spend money on people
because if I don't,

I'm afraid they'll
want nothing to do with me.

Why would you think that?

Well, that's the only reason
people put up with my parents,

so why would I be any different?

Because you're
talented and funny.

The life of the party, Bird.

Hell, you are the party.

Even if you stopped
being everybody's ATM,

they're still gonna
be crazy about you.

You're sweet.

All right, I gotta get to work.

Thank you for taking
this job last minute.

It's not like I really
had a choice.

Somebody spent all of our
rent money on bumper cars.

What are you doing here?
I thought it was mom's night.

I wanted to talk to you.

Okay.

Talk.

I'm sorry for not telling
you what happened

between Lori and me.

I should have.

So if there's anything
you want to know,

ask me and I'll tell you.

Did you love her?

No.

How long did it last?

One night.

Then I realized my mistake

and it never happened again.

Why'd you do it?

Your mom and I were having
issues at home.

Lori was my way

to avoid dealing with them,

using a physical relationship

to hide from your problems.

I hope you never
have to experience that.

It only makes them worse.

Anything else?

No.

I'll let you get back.

Make sure to lock this
place up extra tight.

No problem.

You're here early.

I left my computer.

I thought I'd grab a coffee.

How was your friendly drink?

It was fine.

How was your night?

Uneventful.

I did have a nice
heart-to-heart with Carter.

Really?

Yeah, I think I finally
got through to her.

- That's fantastic.
- She's beginning to understand

the importance
of a good education.

You gotta be kidding me.

Good morning, Bird.

Is it?

I don't remember the last time

I was up this
early on a Saturday.

Hey, Max, what's up?

I'm fine.

Thanks for asking.

And thanks again for last night.

I honestly don't know

what I would do without
you in my life.

You are never moving out, ever.

Hey.

Hey.

So I was thinking,

the test doesn't start
for another 30 minutes.

Any interest in checking out
some Russian literature?

Yeah. I could...

I could use a little
brush up on my Tolstoy.

Are you okay?

You seem kind of far away.

No, I'm fine.

I'm right here.

A through G is
over here to the right.

- Hey, Abby.
- Hi, Gabe. Good seeing you last night.

It's good seeing you
any time of day.

You know,
I couldn't help but notice

you were flying solo
at the fair.

No boyfriend?

I am not discussing
my personal life with you.

I discuss my personal
life with you.

- That's different.
- Why?

I'm your guidance counselor.

Well, even guidance counselors
need guidance from time to time.

Your table's that way,
Mr. Materos.

Thank you, Ms. Baker.

- Elizabeth. Hey.
- Hey.

I thought we were
on the same side, Abby.

- Excuse me?
- Carter told me

that you met
her ex-boyfriend Crash

and you thought
he was a great guy.

- I do think he's a great guy.
- Well, you're wrong.

You came all the way down here
to tell me that?

Yes, I did. Because he's a criminal
and we need to work together

to keep him out of
Carter's life.

He's a terrible
influence on her.

Are you sure about that?

- Here.
- What's this?

I put together a little
SAT care package.

It's number two pencils,

pencil sharpener, extra erasers,

a calculator, a banana
and an energy drink.

Thank you.

I'm gonna need
all the help I can get.

You nervous?

I just think about Lori.

What about her?

Not once did she ever
ask to see a report card.

Never asked about homework.

Didn't really care
if I cut class.

I don't know,

maybe she wasn't just being
a cool mom after all.

Maybe she just
didn't care whether

I did well or not in school.

Why wouldn't she want that?

Because if I went off to
college, she'd be all alone.

That'd be pretty messed up
if that were true.

Right.

But who's more
messed up than Lori?

Anyway, thank you.

Where the hell have you been?

With Carter, what's up?

How about you tell me?

Is something wrong?

Yeah.

Something is.

You set me up.

Set you up how?

The car you had
dropped off last night?

What about it?

Are you really gonna stand there
and pretend you didn't

know that it
was filled with coke?

You set me up.

I'm not that guy anymore.

Tell them, Carter.

Really?

Crash left you to die.

Police!

Taylor?

He's gone.