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Previously on "The Nine Lives of Chloe King"...
I've just noticed a lot of changes the last few weeks...
Late nights, boy issues.
I kissed him and now he's dead. Kind of sounds like my fault.
You've got to step it up. You're a couple.
- How's it going? - Disaster of monumental proportions.
When mom was murdered, parts of it just never made sense to me.
- I found the girl. - Kill her.
I want to come work for you.
Even when I was leaving, I was never leaving you.
( Laughs )
Impressive.
Mmm. You're an excellent teacher.
Maybe I could teach you a few other things.
And already regretting the compliment.
Jasmine told me that you finally came to your senses
and ended your ridiculous flirtation with that human.
You mean Brian?
( Sighs ) Not that it's truly any of your business,
but sense is still completely lost.
He's not leaving town after all.
And you're still going to see him?
That's the idea.
We're...
Friends.
Alek! What the hell?
You never know when you're gonna be sucker punched.
Best be prepared.
I'll remember that.
I think we're done for the night.
( Theme music playing )
( Female vocals singing )
♪ Another night to come alive ♪
♪ When worlds collide ♪
♪ I come alive ♪
Meredith: Chloe, breakfast is ready.
Sorry. Seriously super crazy late.
No time for... is that bacon
that you're making
at the stove?
And there is something resembling a pancake
already on your plate.
Okay, maybe not that late.
Uh, happy and mildly freaked out
at the same time. What's going on?
Nothing's going on.
Mom, real breakfast in the middle of the week?
The day my turtle died... bacon.
The day you told me we were moving... bacon.
The day I lost my teddy bear... bacon.
All right, I get it. Obviously I need to start cooking a little more.
I just woke up early. Thought I'd do something nice.
In that case, thank you.
But this has to be a to-go order.
Oh, before I forget, this Friday...
Friday, right. I meant to tell you, I'm going out with Brian.
I'm just his plus-one for this work thing
his dad's making him go to. So not a big deal.
Sounds like a date to me.
It's not a date, end of story.
Further questions need not apply.
And now finally goodbye.
Oh, wait, what about Friday?
Oh right. Well, you know, it's nothing really.
But you know that contractor I've been working with
over on the Kerny property, Frank Cabrera?
- Uh-huh. - Well, actually...
We are going out out on a date date
together this Friday.
See? Bacon. I knew it.
When did this happen? I didn't even know you liked him.
- Is he cute? - Details to follow.
Now go. Free quality education will wait for no one.
We are not finished with this conversation, young lady.
- Chloe. - ( Door closes )
- This is so exciting. - It is, right?
But my mom's been on dates before.
I don't know why she's making such a big deal out of this one.
I do. She obviously likes him.
Chloe's getting a new daddy.
Ugh. Amy, please!
Why must you take everything into hyper drive?
Heavy emphasis on the "hyper."
This is perfect.
Now we all have dates for Friday.
- Thank you. - ( Bell rings )
I knew you and Paul would get back together.
We're not back together.
And I love that you didn't correct me for once
when I said that you and Brian are going on a date.
Only because it's exhausting.
And if you're not going out with Paul, then who are you going out with?
Jonah mimby.
Do not give me that look.
I've never been out with a senior before.
Plus he's super smart.
We're in academic decathlon together.
- But Paul... - And I are done...
Which may never have happened if you hadn't gotten involved.
Oh, don't even try that. We both know that wasn't my fault.
Who's that with Alek?
I don't know. She must be new.
Since this is your first day at school,
I could show you where home room is.
Or I could show you where the completely off the map storage rooms are.
Your choice.
Chloe.
So I think there's some paper back there
- and maybe some pencils over there. - Mmm?
Anything else on the tour?
What do you think you're doing?
Chloe, this is Mimi. Mimi, the Uniter.
She's Mai.
Uh, I didn't know. I just thought that...
What, that we're like you?
Turns out you're the only one reckless enough to date a human.
This is so cool.
It's like our school's becoming this other-worldly epicenter
attracting hot teen Mai from all around the planet.
One, it's not an epicenter. And she isn't that hot.
Uh, yeah, not really gonna take your opinion on that one.
I saw her up close and personal.
We have chemistry together. She said hi.
There was a connection.
- What? - If you're trying to make Amy jealous,
find someone that there's even a remote chance you could go out with.
That was so mean.
You know that isn't what I meant.
I know, but for the record,
I'm not trying to make Amy jealous,
- unless you're hinting that might work. - No.
And for the record, I'm never hinting anything
to you ever again... ever.
I mean, when did you think it was a good idea to take off your pants?
Uh, stop.
We are never to speak of any of this ever again.
Amy.
- I gotta go. - Please don't.
We're still friends.
We're all still friends.
What? What happened?
You just got an empathy hit off of him, didn't you?
What... empathy hit?
Yeah. It's pretty good, right?
I've been working on that one for a while.
So is Jonah like some crazed axe-murderer or something?
No.
He's...
Guilty.
He just feels really guilty about something.
About possibly being a crazed axe-murderer?
Probably because he looked over here and saw you
and he's out for coffee with Amy.
It just means he's a nice regular guy.
Good to know.
I gotta go.
Talk fast. I've only got 15 minutes.
I guess I haven't worn this jacket since the first time I met you.
Or the hat, apparently.
You never really did have cold ears, did you?
So now you know my dirty little secret...
I go around town buying weird knit caps trying to meet girls.
How's that working for you?
Pretty well actually.
Well, you'll always be Kitty Hat to me.
Does this mean anything to you?
"1975, C.P. Kelly"?
No, sorry. Should I know who that is?
It was written on the back of a picture of my mom
that I found in my dad's desk.
Hmm. It could be anything...
The photographer, when it was taken.
I've gone through all the company directories,
every search engine I can think of.
In 1975, my mom wasn't even in high school.
What about the key?
It seems to be a key to nothing.
I know you don't want to hear this,
but I think you should just ask your dad.
Maybe he had a reason not to tell you everything.
Maybe he was just trying to protect you.
You don't know my father.
But I know you.
And the man who raised you to be such a great guy can't be all bad.
I'd say that was a fairly productive meeting...
But I need to get back.
I'll drop you.
You know,
I don't think it was a good idea to let Brian stay,
especially since the Mai have obviously figured out
you were behind the attack on the Uniter.
Having Brian here lets me keep an eye on him.
Maybe you should step back,
let The Order handle this.
I'm not going to let them or the Mai intimidate me.
You're playing with your son's life.
Let me worry about Brian.
If there's one thing I know for sure,
the girl will be dead at the first opportunity...
Even if I have to do it myself.
Break officially over. Gotta go.
Oh, so tomorrow night...
I know this is the rudest thing in the world,
but is there any chance I could meet you there?
I have to be there an hour or two early
to make sure everything is set up.
It's my first sort of official duty.
Are you sure you want me to go?
You have to go. It's just old people looking at art.
It'll be earth-shatteringly dull.
Wow, way to sell it.
I mean unless you're there.
We'll have fun.
So on the dressy meter from one to 10,
are we talking funky, mission-district arty,
or something a little more sophisticated?
Did I not forward you the invitation?
You did, but it was hard to read on my phone.
- I've got the address. - It's formal.
Formal as in black-tie, long-dress formal?
I think that's the only kind.
I am so sorry. I should have made that clear when I asked you.
If you don't have a dress...
Oh, I have a dress.
I don't have a dress. I mean seriously, who leaves out a detail like that?
Pretty much every guy you're ever gonna meet. Get used to it.
Hey, what about that dress you wore for your cousin Allison's wedding?
Mom, it was pink. It was taffeta. It was hideous.
I should just cancel.
You are not going to cancel.
Okay, you can wear...
Hold that thought.
If you're getting in the car and going to the mall,
do you think maybe I should go with you?
Found it!
You can wear this. I got it a couple years ago.
Are you sure?
It's beautiful.
And it still has the tag on it.
Oh my god.
Welcome to the world of impulse shopping.
I saw it in a window and suddenly it was coming home with me.
Thanks.
Now we just have to worry about you.
I'll figure something out.
You really like this guy, don't you?
Yeah.
I really do.
At least I think I do.
He does amazing work.
He's always on time.
- His bids are perfect. They're really... - Mom.
He also has an amazing smile.
And he always makes me laugh.
We have a good thing going at work and I really don't want to mess it up.
Not gonna happen.
Once you cross that line,
it's tough to go back.
I guess that's why I'm a little nervous about going forward.
Well, I think it's a chance worth taking.
You never know where love is gonna come from.
A very wise woman once told me that.
Mmm. This is good.
I'm never really sure if you're paying attention.
( Cell phone jingle plays )
Hey, Paul.
Guilty? Yes. Nice guy? No way.
What are you talking about?
Jonah. I was cutting home through Chinatown
and saw him duck down an alley and into an unmarked door.
But you don't live anywhere near Chinatown.
- Not the point here. - This is none of your business.
Yes it is... it's both of our business. Amy is still our friend.
But you're the one who read his feelings.
So if you're not worried that Amy might be dating some kind of creep,
then just tell me and I'll go home.
Where are you?
Seriously? This is where the captain of the debate team spends his Thursday nights?
I know. We have to get inside.
How about we see what's inside first?
That never gets old.
It's some kind of underground gambling den.
Totally illegal, right? What do you think we should do?
Should we go in there and kick some ass?
Or maybe we could call the police.
I think we're going with the third option.
Get down.
Gladly.
Thanks for the help with the landing.
- What should we do now? - Run!
I cannot believe you are taking Paul's side in all of this.
This has nothing to do with Paul.
Not really.
Did you miss the part of the story about the big guy with the gun?
For your information, I knew all about the poker and the gambling.
You did?
It's not a secret. He's super smart.
He figured out a whole elaborate mathematical system to help him win.
He's doing it to pay for college. He just got into M.I.T.
And again I go back to... He's doing it in a very scary place
surrounded by thugs with loaded guns.
And what were they supposed to do?
I'm sorry, but you and Paul were trespassing on private property.
- You were lurking in an alley. - We weren't lurking.
You attacked one of the guards whose entire job is to make the club safe
from people like you two...
Lurkers. They didn't have to let you go.
Well, I didn't exactly give him the option,
but... Amy?
What's going on? Jonah's so not your kind of guy.
Well, maybe you're not the only one who's changing.
Maybe I just want a little excitement in my life too.
I like it that he's a little dangerous.
As dangerous as the captain of the debate team can be.
So you're the only one who can sneak out at night
or decide she wants to go clubbing or do something a little wild?
I didn't say that.
I know that you're worried
things won't be the same anymore because of me and Paul.
But right now I just need you to be supportive.
I am...
Always.
But it is my sworn duty as best friend
to warn you when I think you could be getting yourself into trouble.
I'll consider myself warned.
But a little trouble doesn't sound so bad.
( Mimi giggling )
( Alek whispering )
And now for the next stop
on the great American apology tour.
Um, ahem.
I don't want to bother you,
but I just wanted to say I'm sorry for what happened yesterday.
I might have slightly overreacted.
Slightly?
It's okay.
You probably did save me.
Can you actually be saved if you're trying to get caught?
He's awfully sure of himself.
I've noticed.
- We met last summer... - Please don't.
...and they nicknamed him C.B. For cocky bastard.
Hmm. I like it.
I'm not sure I'm entirely comfortable with what's going on here.
Don't worry...
I don't need Chloe to tell me what kind of guy you really are.
You haven't changed.
I'll take that as a compliment
considering how well it worked for me last summer.
And I'm going. I'll see you at school.
Oh, and probably not the best time to ask for a favor,
but I'm going out with my human... As you like to call him... tonight
and was wondering if I could maybe do it without being watched for a change.
You know that's not up to me.
Yeah, but maybe you could say you were and then...
I'm sure you could find something else to do.
Yeah.
Thanks.
I appreciate it.
- Having trouble? - I'm a little out of practice.
It took me years to get it right.
Your mother used to always...
She helped with mine too.
There. I think she'd be proud of her men.
Would she?
Yeah, she truly would.
There are going to be quite a few important people here tonight
that I want you to meet.
Yeah, whatever you need.
But just so you know, I did invite this girl.
This isn't a party. It's work.
There's no reason why you can't combine the two.
I look forward to meeting her.
( Sighs )
Last and final option.
Unless you like one of the other hundred options better?
Nope. I think you look perfect.
You're not just saying that?
I am not just saying that.
Come on, how many things did I veto?
Good point. Sweaty palms.
Not such a good first impression.
Then be glad you don't have to make one.
Clearly he's already impressed.
Thank you.
( Doorbell rings )
- I have to go. - Call if you're gonna be late.
Make sure you have cab fare in your purse.
Do not get into the car with him if he's been drinking.
- Anything else? - Do not let him talk you
- into doing anything you don't want to do. - Chloe!
Hey, it all sounded like good advice when you said it to me.
Have fun tonight.
You too.
Love you.
Implied.
Oh, do not mess up my dress.
So I made a reservation at this new place down by the wharf.
That sounds fun.
But do you know where I'd like to go instead?
Chinatown.
Okay. Sure yeah.
Is there any place in particular?
- I know a good dim sum... - No.
I want to go to that place.
I want you to teach me your system.
Really?
I don't know. Those places can be a little dangerous.
And that sounds perfect. I never get to go out
and do anything fun or interesting like that.
It'll be an adventure.
Okay.
♪ Watch me float ♪
♪ See me fly ♪
♪ Fall like diamonds from the sky ♪
♪ Watch it burn ♪
♪ Flames will rise ♪
♪ Find a shelter in my mind... ♪
- It's a pleasure. - Good luck to you.
You're doing great.
It's important for people to know that nepotism
is alive and well at Rezza Capital.
Here's someone you have to meet.
Simone, this is my son Brian.
I've heard a lot about you.
This is Simone. She started this week
and she will be your supervisor.
That's great. According to my dad, I could use a lot of it.
I'm not worried at all.
♪ I find shelter in my mind ♪
♪ I ♪
♪ Feel free... ♪
You look absolutely beautiful.
Thanks.
I gotta say, you clean up pretty well yourself.
Sparkling water?
- Oh thanks. Don't mind if I do. - Thank you.
So besides leaving out the part about the dress,
this is slightly swankier than the deadly dull work event you were describing.
You haven't spent the last hour shaking hands and nodding agreeably.
I'm feeling like a very well-dressed bobblehead.
Are you an art lover?
What's the saying?
I know what I don't like.
Huh.
No comment.
My mom was really into art.
She was on the board at M.O.M.A.
This night is kind of something that she started.
It's so sweet that you're still doing it.
My dad kind of co-opted it.
It's now slightly more business than charity,
but I think she'd be glad that we were here.
Hi.
Don't sneak up on me like that.
What are you doing here?
I guess I could ask you the same question.
If it was up to her,
she'd be dead two seconds after she transformed.
I admire your sense of duty.
What's that?
Dinner.
I really have missed you.
Oh, you gotta try this. It's so good.
What is it?
Bunny chow.
Um, I have a fairly unbreakable rule...
I don't eat foods that were previously characters in Disney movies.
No actual bunnies were harmed.
It's a curry thing my dad used to eat growing up in South Africa.
Mmm.
It's an acquired taste, I guess.
Okay.
Two seconds. I'll be... be right back. I'm sorry.
Mmm, it's okay. Go.
You're working.
That is not true.
It's true. You terrified him.
George the building inspector?
The guy who's like 6'4, 250 pounds?
Let's just say you have a way about you
when you are worked up.
I like to call it forceful.
- And I will agree with you. - Smart man.
I can't believe it took six months to finish that job.
We should have been done and out in four weeks.
Well, tell me about it. I was counting the days.
Was I really that horrible?
Just the opposite... I was counting the days
until it was over so I could ask you out.
Is that true?
Please note that I called
about 20 minutes after the final inspection.
And there I was dragging it out
so I got to see you every day.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
- ( Squealing ) - Man: Ante up.
Sorry. It's just so exciting.
I've never been here before.
You don't care.
He doesn't care.
I can't believe you're winning so much. No wonder you like to play.
Yeah, it's a good night.
Wait. For luck.
Thanks. I don't think I'll need it.
It doesn't make any sense to me either.
Is it horrible if the only thing I can think of to say
is that I like the colors? Hi, I'm...
Nice chatting.
Back with reinforcements.
I think I might have just met your dad.
Felt a brush with greatness?
More like a charming accent and a dashing profile.
We didn't really say hi.
Yeah, that was probably him.
But it's probably for the best. Try this.
She picks it up, highly suspicious...
It's good.
Kudu, south-African animal with curly horns.
...and she puts it back,
begging him for a good old-fashioned cheese log.
I'll see what I can do.
I think we should go.
Right now? I'm up.
Which is why you should cash out and get out of here.
I'm really a big believer in quitting while you're ahead
and they really don't look like they appreciate you taking all of their money.
That's how it works.
But what if your system doesn't work?
You could lose everything.
I'm not too worried about that.
I fully admit it. I will accept the crown.
I am the luckiest mom in the world.
Sounds like you're doing a wonderful job.
I'm jealous.
My daughter and I...
Let's just call it a failure to communicate.
Mmm. Well, 15 is a tough age.
You seem to have figured it out.
She is my greatest accomplishment to date.
Do not tell her I said that.
Well, hopefully I'll get the chance not to
one of these days.
We'll see.
Out of nowhere, things suddenly aren't looking good for me?
I think it's important to keep you slightly off balance.
You're succeeding admirably.
That was delicious. Thanks.
So do you really have to stay?
I mean the Uniter herself said that we could find ourselves
something else to do.
That sounds like an excellent suggestion.
♪ Just once ♪
♪ In my head crossed... ♪
Excuse me?
I'm so sorry to disturb you,
but I rarely come across people your age
with an interest in the arts.
And I must say you're such an attractive couple.
Thanks, but we're... We're just friends.
- Yeah, we're not a couple. - Nuh-uh.
Perhaps you just don't know you are.
I can see the way you look at each other.
( Laughing )
Brian.
Go. Go go.
Work calls.
We need to get out of here now.
If you want to go then just go.
Bathroom.
( Gasps )
Chloe, answer your phone!
( Vibrating )
- Miss? - Oh, no thank you.
( Dialing )
( Gasping )
( Cell phone ringing )
- What? - Paul, help! I'm in Chinatown.
Amy, what's going on? Are you all right?
( Screaming )
Amy? Amy!
( Screaming )
Paul, help!
( Vibrating )
Hey, Paul.
Amy's in trouble. She's at that gambling place. Hurry.
Paul? Paul.
- Is everything okay? - No.
Amy's having a crisis. I kind of need to go.
- Now? - Sorry.
No, it's okay. I've been running off all night.
Why shouldn't you? You want me to call you a cab?
- I've got to go. - Alek, no you don't.
I don't like cheaters.
Good. Because neither do I.
I think it's a little late for that.
What took you so long?
Shoes, dress... believe me, there's a reason superheroes don't wear heels.
- ( Amy screams ) - Come on.
- Paul: Amy! - In here.
My mom's gonna kill me.
- Paul! - Amy?
So, uh, nice meeting you.
But obviously I was kind of in the middle of something,
so we're just gonna go.
No!
I just want you to know, if anything happens to this dress,
you're all going to be in a lot of trouble.
Chloe!
( Rock music playing )
I warned you.
You're a little late.
- Are you all right? - Yeah.
I'm fine. I told you I didn't need to be watched.
I guess it's a habit that's hard to break.
I am so sorry I ruined your big date.
These things happen.
You didn't ruin anything...
Except maybe my mom's dress.
You look perfect, I swear.
Let's go.
Wait.
Look, she wanted to come.
I didn't know this was going to happen.
Now let's get out of here.
I guess I didn't need your help on this one, C.B.
Ready?
( Giggling )
Mom, you home?
In here, honey.
Beat you by about 10 minutes. And oh my god,
you look gorgeous.
Thanks.
So you had fun?
I can actually genuinely say
it was one of the best first dates of my life.
That's so great.
What made it so special?
Sometimes you just click with someone
and it works.
What about you? How was the gala?
It was more work than gala.
We didn't get much time to click.
- Mmm. - ( Knock at door )
I'll get it.
Hey. Um...
Hi.
I was just on my way home
and I saw your lights were still on.
Great. I was just thinking about making myself a snack.
Want to join me?
Actually I was wondering if maybe you wanted to go out.
Now?
I was hoping tonight was going to be a little more special than it was.
Plus I don't know if you heard,
but we make a very attractive couple.
Mom?
Home in an hour.
Thank you. I love you.
I love you too.
I seriously think you might have a future as an art critic.
I know, right? I mean, the artist might have called it "despair,"
but I totally got a monkey-balancing-on-a-bicycle vibe.
( Laughs ) All done?
Mmm, yum. Now that was delicious.
All good?
Perfect actually.
So how was Amy?
She's fine.
She can be a little dramatic.
Sorry I had to run out on you tonight.
Don't be.
You saved me from feeling massively guilty for making you go.
Now I just feel a little guilty.
Also that's one of the things I like about you best...
You're always there for your friends.
We're there for each other.
It's good to have friends.
What's wrong?
We need to talk.
I... I haven't been completely honest.
In fact I've outright lied.
What are you talking about?
I can't be just friends.
I think...
I think I'm falling in love with you.
Brian, I...
What is going on?
I... I just can't. I'm so sorry.
I can't explain it. I like you so much,
but I...
I don't think I can see you anymore.
Chloe.
Chloe, wait.
Chloe!