1 00:00:12,597 --> 00:00:13,765 My dad once told me 2 00:00:13,848 --> 00:00:17,560 that middle school is the worst time in anybody's life. 3 00:00:17,643 --> 00:00:21,939 He said he wouldn't repeat it for a million dollars, which I get, 4 00:00:22,023 --> 00:00:23,483 but at the same time, 5 00:00:24,108 --> 00:00:25,693 it's not so bad. 6 00:00:25,777 --> 00:00:29,405 I mean, sixth grade was an unmitigated disaster, 7 00:00:29,489 --> 00:00:32,325 what with being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 8 00:00:32,408 --> 00:00:35,912 and basically run out of Manhattan by ableist bullies. 9 00:00:35,995 --> 00:00:38,331 But seventh grade was a lot better, 10 00:00:38,414 --> 00:00:41,876 and eighth grade so far has been an even bigger upgrade. 11 00:00:41,959 --> 00:00:43,336 Great work, as usual. 12 00:00:43,419 --> 00:00:46,089 I know I shouldn't be saying this, but you're my favorite student. 13 00:00:46,172 --> 00:00:48,257 Oh, thanks, Ms. Katimski. 14 00:00:48,341 --> 00:00:49,967 Hardworking, smart, responsible, 15 00:00:50,051 --> 00:00:53,596 and is it weird that I, a grown woman, am consistently jealous of your wardrobe? 16 00:00:54,430 --> 00:00:56,015 I don't know. Kinda? 17 00:00:57,391 --> 00:00:59,560 And you're hilarious. Keep killing it, girl. 18 00:00:59,644 --> 00:01:02,146 I feel like I've really found my groove in Stoneybrook, 19 00:01:02,230 --> 00:01:04,899 and a lot of that has to do with The Baby-Sitters Club. 20 00:01:04,982 --> 00:01:06,859 They're nothing like my friends in New York. 21 00:01:06,943 --> 00:01:11,989 I'm learning so much from them about stuff like art, activism, building a business. 22 00:01:12,073 --> 00:01:14,867 Of course they're learning some important stuff from me too. 23 00:01:14,951 --> 00:01:18,871 And… voilà. That's how you do a foolproof fishtail braid. 24 00:01:18,955 --> 00:01:20,998 I love it. I'm a mermaid. 25 00:01:21,082 --> 00:01:23,709 Can you do one on me? My hair looks like a disaster. 26 00:01:23,793 --> 00:01:25,419 -Yeah. -Mallory, just take this. 27 00:01:25,503 --> 00:01:26,963 Way easier than whatever that was. 28 00:01:27,046 --> 00:01:28,881 Kristy! Oh my gosh. 29 00:01:28,965 --> 00:01:31,175 -What? It looks good. -I'll do it on you later. 30 00:01:31,759 --> 00:01:35,221 But the thing I like most about eighth grade is that I really feel like 31 00:01:35,304 --> 00:01:38,432 I've conquered my diabetes and I can move on with my life. 32 00:01:41,144 --> 00:01:43,771 Looks like you got this whole thing under control, don't you? 33 00:01:43,855 --> 00:01:47,024 Well, having diabetes is kind of like solving a math problem, 34 00:01:47,108 --> 00:01:49,026 and luckily I'm really good at math, so-- 35 00:01:49,110 --> 00:01:52,113 It's true. She just got a 98% on her last quiz. 36 00:01:52,196 --> 00:01:55,158 You seem to have transitioned well to the wireless pump. 37 00:01:55,241 --> 00:01:56,576 Just remembering to change-- 38 00:01:56,659 --> 00:01:59,162 The site every three days to prevent infection. 39 00:01:59,245 --> 00:02:00,079 And earlier-- 40 00:02:00,163 --> 00:02:02,957 If it seems like the insulin isn't getting absorbed. Yup. 41 00:02:03,040 --> 00:02:05,334 -I got this. -You're type 1 and type A. 42 00:02:05,418 --> 00:02:07,879 Oh, she is. She's like a little mini adult. 43 00:02:07,962 --> 00:02:09,463 We are so proud of her. 44 00:02:09,547 --> 00:02:13,217 Mom, chill. You're acting like my publicist or something. 45 00:02:13,301 --> 00:02:16,512 Oh, she's just excited. You want to tell her? 46 00:02:17,096 --> 00:02:20,474 -You're invited to a gala? 47 00:02:20,558 --> 00:02:22,768 And you're going to be on the cover of a magazine! 48 00:02:22,852 --> 00:02:25,605 It's for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 49 00:02:25,688 --> 00:02:29,025 My doctor is on the board and nominated me to be cover girl for the month. 50 00:02:29,108 --> 00:02:31,110 A gala? Being a cover girl? 51 00:02:31,194 --> 00:02:33,529 Stacey, you are the fanciest person in Stoneybrook. 52 00:02:35,406 --> 00:02:36,574 Hello, Baby-Sitters Club. 53 00:02:36,657 --> 00:02:39,202 This is Kristy Thomas, president and founder, speaking. 54 00:02:39,285 --> 00:02:42,830 And there's, like, one more kind of, sort of cool thing. 55 00:02:42,914 --> 00:02:45,917 The JDRF is letting me put on a fashion show at the gala. 56 00:02:47,418 --> 00:02:48,252 Hey. 57 00:02:48,753 --> 00:02:52,506 All right, Mrs. Johanssen. Sunday afternoon,00 p.m. 58 00:02:52,590 --> 00:02:54,008 Stacey, you're free on Sunday? 59 00:02:54,091 --> 00:02:56,302 No. Too many fashion shows and cover shoots. 60 00:02:56,385 --> 00:02:59,180 You guys, stop. Yes, I can, Kristy. 61 00:03:00,389 --> 00:03:04,268 This fashion show isn't to model couture. It's to auction off these pouches. 62 00:03:04,352 --> 00:03:05,770 -What's couture? -I'll explain later. 63 00:03:05,853 --> 00:03:08,606 People with diabetes like to keep their testing kits in these, 64 00:03:08,689 --> 00:03:12,068 plus emergency snacks and juice in case their blood sugar is running low. 65 00:03:12,151 --> 00:03:15,446 These are so unfortunate-looking. I wish I could decorate them like I did yours. 66 00:03:15,529 --> 00:03:18,908 You can. I was thinking we could all come up with a design 67 00:03:18,991 --> 00:03:22,954 to make the pouches functional and cute, then, Claudia, you and I can execute it. 68 00:03:23,037 --> 00:03:24,997 I love a BFF collab. 69 00:03:25,831 --> 00:03:29,377 -Who would model them? -I was thinking maybe you guys would? 70 00:03:29,460 --> 00:03:32,630 -What? Me? Model? 71 00:03:33,631 --> 00:03:36,342 In front of a bunch of rich, snobby people? 72 00:03:36,926 --> 00:03:38,135 Hello? No! 73 00:03:38,219 --> 00:03:39,762 It's for a good cause. 74 00:03:41,222 --> 00:03:43,516 Fine. But I'm not wearing a dress. 75 00:03:43,599 --> 00:03:44,558 Fine by me. 76 00:03:44,642 --> 00:03:46,811 -Oh my gosh, I'm so excited! 77 00:03:46,894 --> 00:03:49,563 Come on in, guys. I'm so happy you're here. 78 00:03:49,647 --> 00:03:51,899 Kristy's just upstairs working on her pouch. 79 00:03:51,983 --> 00:03:53,276 Dawn, tell her your idea. 80 00:03:53,359 --> 00:03:55,444 Well, I wanted to have an anti-capitalist message 81 00:03:55,528 --> 00:03:57,655 because all the things you keep in the pouch cost money, 82 00:03:57,738 --> 00:04:00,449 which is just ridiculous, because it keeps diabetics alive 83 00:04:00,533 --> 00:04:02,285 and they shouldn't have to pay for that. 84 00:04:02,368 --> 00:04:04,870 So something that explains health care is a human right 85 00:04:04,954 --> 00:04:09,166 and capitalism is really just a poison rotting our society from the inside out, 86 00:04:09,250 --> 00:04:10,209 but cute! 87 00:04:10,293 --> 00:04:11,127 Anyway, bye! 88 00:04:14,130 --> 00:04:16,382 Ah. God, this generation. 89 00:04:16,465 --> 00:04:18,050 Politically engaged, 90 00:04:18,134 --> 00:04:20,219 raising money for diabetes in their free time. 91 00:04:20,303 --> 00:04:25,558 When I was their age, I only cared about boys and lip gloss. 92 00:04:25,641 --> 00:04:28,185 I still care about those things to an uncomfortable degree. 93 00:04:28,269 --> 00:04:31,689 Well, on the topic of boys, how are things going with you and Watson? 94 00:04:31,772 --> 00:04:34,984 Are you still in a cloud of newlywed bliss? 95 00:04:35,067 --> 00:04:36,360 We are. 96 00:04:36,444 --> 00:04:40,531 We're actually thinking about trying to have a baby. 97 00:04:41,032 --> 00:04:42,450 -I'm nuts, right? -No way. 98 00:04:42,533 --> 00:04:45,494 You want to bring more love into this world? That's a beautiful thing. 99 00:04:45,578 --> 00:04:49,582 I think maybe having a baby might, you know, complete our family. 100 00:04:49,665 --> 00:04:50,666 Unite us, you know? 101 00:04:50,750 --> 00:04:52,001 Do you feel like you need that? 102 00:04:52,084 --> 00:04:55,838 I don't regret anything. I have amazing kids. 103 00:04:55,921 --> 00:04:59,467 But I can't help but wonder what it would all have been like 104 00:04:59,550 --> 00:05:01,927 if I'd done it with the right man. 105 00:05:04,972 --> 00:05:06,807 I have this fertility statue. 106 00:05:06,891 --> 00:05:09,935 It got my friend Soleil pregnant immediately. 107 00:05:10,019 --> 00:05:15,149 Who knows what getting pregnant looks like at this stage in my life's chronology? 108 00:05:15,232 --> 00:05:17,276 It's definitely going to include acupuncture. 109 00:05:17,360 --> 00:05:20,112 Yes. Okay, enough about me. 110 00:05:20,196 --> 00:05:22,782 What about you and Richard? Tell me the hot goss. 111 00:05:22,865 --> 00:05:25,493 Oh, boy. It's on, in a big way. 112 00:05:26,077 --> 00:05:28,204 There's a lot of canoodling and whispering. 113 00:05:28,287 --> 00:05:29,830 At scheduled times, 114 00:05:29,914 --> 00:05:31,582 so he feels comfortable. 115 00:05:31,665 --> 00:05:33,376 -We are just so-- -Oh my God, ew. 116 00:05:33,459 --> 00:05:35,836 Grown-ups talking about this stuff makes me want to… 117 00:05:38,464 --> 00:05:42,218 Mallory, why are you writing "die"? This is supposed to be uplifting. 118 00:05:42,301 --> 00:05:44,678 Oh, it's gonna say, "Diabetes Stuff". 119 00:05:44,762 --> 00:05:48,432 Get it? Because it holds the stuff for all your diabetes. 120 00:05:48,516 --> 00:05:51,769 I'm not an expert, but I don't think that's how you spell diabetes. 121 00:05:52,395 --> 00:05:53,229 Oh. 122 00:05:53,938 --> 00:05:57,400 -Uh, can I get another pouch? -Um, maybe we can just fix it. 123 00:05:59,110 --> 00:06:03,614 That's, like, your fifth glass of water in 20 minutes. Stace, you okay? 124 00:06:03,697 --> 00:06:06,242 Yeah. My blood sugar just might be a little high is all. 125 00:06:06,742 --> 00:06:10,079 Oh, very high. That can't be right. 126 00:06:10,162 --> 00:06:14,041 Um, I think my app is messed up. I'm gonna go test. 127 00:06:14,125 --> 00:06:16,001 So that happens sometimes? 128 00:06:16,085 --> 00:06:18,838 Your blood sugar's fine and then, like, not fine? 129 00:06:19,422 --> 00:06:20,423 Yeah, sometimes. 130 00:06:20,506 --> 00:06:23,175 I have a pretty good system though, so there are rarely any surprises. 131 00:06:23,259 --> 00:06:25,803 Wow. Stacey, you're so mature. 132 00:06:25,886 --> 00:06:28,097 You're totally showing your diabetes who's boss. 133 00:06:28,681 --> 00:06:30,933 It's like, 1, diabetes: 0. 134 00:06:31,016 --> 00:06:32,601 Don't encourage her, Mal. 135 00:06:32,685 --> 00:06:35,938 She needs to chill. She's, like, 13 going on 35. 136 00:06:36,605 --> 00:06:39,066 Ooh, can you do a fishtail braid on me when you get back? 137 00:06:39,150 --> 00:06:42,862 I tried it at home, but it looked like a regular braid that gave up on itself. 138 00:06:42,945 --> 00:06:43,863 Sure. 139 00:06:45,614 --> 00:06:47,283 A fishtail braid. 140 00:06:47,366 --> 00:06:49,994 First, grab the outside strands and pull them to the middle. 141 00:06:50,077 --> 00:06:52,413 -Then what I like to do is take-- 142 00:06:52,997 --> 00:06:53,831 Present. 143 00:06:53,914 --> 00:06:55,082 Kristy! 144 00:06:55,583 --> 00:06:57,835 -Uh, what are you doing to your hair? -Nothing! 145 00:06:58,419 --> 00:07:00,546 I… Karen was just playing with it. 146 00:07:00,629 --> 00:07:03,424 Are you gonna let your new baby brother or sister play with your hair? 147 00:07:03,507 --> 00:07:04,341 Huh? 148 00:07:04,425 --> 00:07:08,179 Your mom told my mom. She and Watson are gonna have a baby! 149 00:07:08,262 --> 00:07:09,430 Congratulations. 150 00:07:10,264 --> 00:07:11,098 Hello? 151 00:07:12,099 --> 00:07:13,476 Did the screen freeze 152 00:07:13,559 --> 00:07:17,104 or do you have complicated feelings that I should have taken into account? 153 00:07:17,188 --> 00:07:18,731 No, I'm here. I just… 154 00:07:20,065 --> 00:07:23,611 I don't have any feelings. I did not know that. 155 00:07:23,694 --> 00:07:24,612 Oh. 156 00:07:26,197 --> 00:07:27,031 Okay. 157 00:07:27,531 --> 00:07:30,367 Um, I'm sure my mom got the wrong info. 158 00:07:30,451 --> 00:07:34,663 She's had, like, three kombuchas today. Forget I said anything. 159 00:07:34,747 --> 00:07:36,499 Why would my mom keep that a secret? 160 00:07:36,582 --> 00:07:38,250 -Well-- -Never mind. I know why. 161 00:07:38,334 --> 00:07:41,295 She thinks I still feel weird about this family merging thing 162 00:07:41,378 --> 00:07:43,839 and that having a baby would freak me out or something. 163 00:07:43,923 --> 00:07:46,133 You kind of are freaking out, which is natural. 164 00:07:46,217 --> 00:07:48,385 I'm freaking out over the secrecy, not the baby. 165 00:07:48,469 --> 00:07:50,554 I love babies. I'm a babysitter! 166 00:07:50,638 --> 00:07:52,097 -You should-- -I'm serious. 167 00:07:52,181 --> 00:07:54,934 I think having a baby would be awesome 168 00:07:55,017 --> 00:07:58,395 and I'm really bummed out that my mom thinks I wouldn't be okay with it. 169 00:08:00,356 --> 00:08:02,024 Did your screen freeze now? 170 00:08:02,525 --> 00:08:05,152 Oh, sorry. Just wanted to make sure you were done talking. 171 00:08:06,779 --> 00:08:08,447 I have to find a way to fix this. 172 00:08:09,031 --> 00:08:10,032 Thomas out. 173 00:08:13,827 --> 00:08:16,413 Okay, this look is next level. 174 00:08:16,497 --> 00:08:19,333 Degas meets McQueen. Stace, what do you think? 175 00:08:19,416 --> 00:08:20,251 Hm? 176 00:08:21,043 --> 00:08:22,545 Oh. Yeah, I love it. 177 00:08:23,587 --> 00:08:27,132 You okay? You've been a little Spacey Stacey today. 178 00:08:27,716 --> 00:08:29,176 Yeah, I just need some juice. 179 00:08:29,260 --> 00:08:31,720 I thought my app was messed up, but it wasn't. 180 00:08:31,804 --> 00:08:34,515 My blood sugar was high and now it's too low. 181 00:08:34,598 --> 00:08:37,268 My levels have never been up and down like this before. 182 00:08:38,686 --> 00:08:40,437 Better. Protein break. 183 00:08:42,773 --> 00:08:47,528 Jessi, no offense, but that's the most depressing snack I've ever seen. 184 00:08:47,611 --> 00:08:49,905 Can I get you some real food, like Starburst? 185 00:08:49,989 --> 00:08:53,659 Later. Now, I need to make sure I eat something that'll maximize my energy. 186 00:08:53,742 --> 00:08:56,829 Feed my muscles. It's kind of a formula, like Stacey. 187 00:08:56,912 --> 00:08:57,913 Not really. 188 00:08:57,997 --> 00:09:00,958 Jessi eats certain things so she can be some super athlete. 189 00:09:01,041 --> 00:09:03,043 I eat them so I don't go into a coma. 190 00:09:03,127 --> 00:09:04,253 Yeah, definitely. 191 00:09:04,336 --> 00:09:06,005 Whatever you're doing, it's working. 192 00:09:06,088 --> 00:09:07,131 I can barely touch my toes 193 00:09:07,214 --> 00:09:09,758 and, considering my age, it's a little concerning. Ow. 194 00:09:09,842 --> 00:09:11,302 Stace. This is great. 195 00:09:11,385 --> 00:09:12,636 -What do you think? -Mm-hm. 196 00:09:12,720 --> 00:09:15,973 Everyone was counting on me to stay on top of it, and I will. 197 00:09:16,056 --> 00:09:17,266 My levels have been wonky, 198 00:09:17,349 --> 00:09:19,727 but I know the juice will bring me back up to normal. 199 00:09:19,810 --> 00:09:23,647 Remember, it's a math equation. And who's better at math than me? 200 00:09:31,614 --> 00:09:34,199 Problem solved, just as I expected. 201 00:09:34,283 --> 00:09:38,037 Now the BSC plus JDRF can equal the best night ever. 202 00:09:38,120 --> 00:09:39,079 Gala time! 203 00:09:43,792 --> 00:09:44,627 Oh, wow. 204 00:09:45,461 --> 00:09:47,254 So many people. 205 00:09:48,422 --> 00:09:50,215 Fun. How fun. 206 00:09:50,299 --> 00:09:53,052 Don't worry. Mom will be here soon. Like in an hour. 207 00:09:53,135 --> 00:09:55,262 Soon, in an hour. So Sharon. 208 00:09:55,346 --> 00:09:59,016 Hi, guys. This gala is crazy. I just met a man named Scoop. 209 00:09:59,099 --> 00:10:02,019 -Kristy! -Hey. Come with me, now. 210 00:10:02,102 --> 00:10:03,062 Okay. 211 00:10:03,145 --> 00:10:05,898 Champagne? Steer clear. Okay. 212 00:10:05,981 --> 00:10:06,982 It happened once. 213 00:10:07,066 --> 00:10:08,817 Are we contagious? 214 00:10:09,526 --> 00:10:10,569 No, honey. 215 00:10:10,653 --> 00:10:15,324 They just think we're deeply uncool, which is unfair because we are fun people. 216 00:10:15,407 --> 00:10:16,533 Yeah, so fun. 217 00:10:16,617 --> 00:10:18,494 So fun. Who would like a drink? 218 00:10:18,577 --> 00:10:20,079 I brought coasters from home. 219 00:10:20,579 --> 00:10:22,456 -Oh, that's cool. -Yeah? All right. 220 00:10:24,541 --> 00:10:25,376 Never mind. 221 00:10:27,878 --> 00:10:29,880 Ta-da! I'm gonna win this. 222 00:10:29,963 --> 00:10:32,925 For your new puppy? Isn't that a tad overkill? 223 00:10:33,008 --> 00:10:36,095 No, it's not for Shannon, you goof. It's for Mom and Watson. 224 00:10:37,304 --> 00:10:40,349 -They're gonna have a baby. -Oh my God! Kristy, congrats. 225 00:10:40,432 --> 00:10:43,811 As someone with approximately 40 siblings, I can give you some tips. 226 00:10:43,894 --> 00:10:46,814 Thanks, but they haven't even told me yet. 227 00:10:46,897 --> 00:10:49,149 They told Dawn's mom and then Dawn told me. 228 00:10:49,233 --> 00:10:53,404 I still say my mom might have gotten the wrong info. 229 00:10:53,487 --> 00:10:57,074 Yesterday, she did laundry with detergent that turned out to be bubble soap. 230 00:10:57,157 --> 00:10:59,868 Now my TreePeople T-shirt is, like, iridescent. 231 00:10:59,952 --> 00:11:01,453 No, it's not like that. 232 00:11:01,537 --> 00:11:03,288 They think that I'm not cool 233 00:11:03,372 --> 00:11:05,791 with the whole Thomas-Brewer hyphenate situation, 234 00:11:05,874 --> 00:11:08,001 and that I'm not down to expand the fam. 235 00:11:08,085 --> 00:11:11,130 But I am, and this bassinet is my proof. 236 00:11:11,213 --> 00:11:12,464 I love this idea. 237 00:11:13,841 --> 00:11:14,842 -Move. -Okay. 238 00:11:14,925 --> 00:11:15,759 Okay. 239 00:11:15,843 --> 00:11:17,761 Here are your instructions. 240 00:11:17,845 --> 00:11:20,681 Dawn. I need you to stall Mom and Watson. 241 00:11:20,764 --> 00:11:23,392 They can't come over here under any circumstances. 242 00:11:23,475 --> 00:11:24,643 This has to be a surprise. 243 00:11:24,727 --> 00:11:27,146 Operation Stall Parents. Got it. 244 00:11:27,229 --> 00:11:29,064 Okay. Mallory, Mary Anne, 245 00:11:29,148 --> 00:11:32,443 I need you guys to help me make sure no one else bids on this bassinet. 246 00:11:32,526 --> 00:11:37,281 I have some babysitting money saved up, but I'm not a billionaire or a Brewer. 247 00:11:38,365 --> 00:11:40,325 How are we gonna stop people bidding on it? 248 00:11:42,244 --> 00:11:45,706 The pouch goes like a crossbody. That way, I won't have to deal with the strap. 249 00:11:45,789 --> 00:11:48,584 Perfect. Can't wait for you to bust a pirouette on the runway. 250 00:11:48,667 --> 00:11:50,252 People will freak. 251 00:11:50,335 --> 00:11:52,212 I was having all the feelings tonight. 252 00:11:52,296 --> 00:11:55,966 Excited, proud, and really nervous. 253 00:11:56,049 --> 00:11:58,343 So, how are you feeling? 254 00:11:58,427 --> 00:11:59,845 I was never feeling bad. 255 00:11:59,928 --> 00:12:02,556 Okay, well, if you are, just let me know. 256 00:12:02,639 --> 00:12:05,851 Claudia, I'm fine now. Let it go, okay? 257 00:12:10,105 --> 00:12:11,482 Oh, look at this. 258 00:12:12,816 --> 00:12:14,568 Trust me, Ms. Papadakis. 259 00:12:14,651 --> 00:12:18,322 You think you want the baby stuff, but you don't. Now, this… 260 00:12:19,782 --> 00:12:20,741 Excuse me. 261 00:12:23,327 --> 00:12:26,038 …power tool. This you're gonna need. 262 00:12:26,121 --> 00:12:27,414 Cool, Mom. Let's bid on that. 263 00:12:27,498 --> 00:12:28,832 Solid choice. 264 00:12:28,916 --> 00:12:31,794 You won't believe how much of this stuff you have to put together. 265 00:12:31,877 --> 00:12:33,212 None of it comes assembled. 266 00:12:36,340 --> 00:12:37,341 -Ah-- -I know! 267 00:12:37,424 --> 00:12:38,801 You should bid on this. 268 00:12:38,884 --> 00:12:40,636 I mean, it's for people with diabetes, 269 00:12:40,719 --> 00:12:43,639 but it could also work for a working mom on the go. 270 00:12:43,722 --> 00:12:45,349 You could put in some baby wipes, 271 00:12:45,432 --> 00:12:49,019 a pacifier, a snack in case you're starving but can't leave the baby. 272 00:12:49,102 --> 00:12:50,979 Trust us. We would know. 273 00:12:51,063 --> 00:12:53,607 -We're babysitters. -It's perfect. 274 00:12:54,817 --> 00:12:55,859 Yeah. 275 00:12:55,943 --> 00:12:57,694 We did it! We did it! 276 00:12:58,862 --> 00:13:00,906 You're a Scorpio, Liz? 277 00:13:01,573 --> 00:13:02,449 Really? 278 00:13:02,533 --> 00:13:03,867 Is that a bad sign? 279 00:13:03,951 --> 00:13:05,160 -Am I bad? -No, no, no. 280 00:13:05,244 --> 00:13:09,623 It's just… How about I read your chart? In fact, I can read all your charts. 281 00:13:09,706 --> 00:13:13,001 I… I'm gonna do a lap. Sharon might be lost in the parking lot. 282 00:13:13,085 --> 00:13:14,545 -We're gonna go with him. -Yeah. 283 00:13:14,628 --> 00:13:16,129 -No, you can't leave! -Why? 284 00:13:16,213 --> 00:13:19,007 Because, Liz, I really need you to answer some questions 285 00:13:19,091 --> 00:13:20,425 about the real estate market. 286 00:13:20,509 --> 00:13:24,054 Will interest rates go up or down? 287 00:13:24,972 --> 00:13:29,101 And which one is better for the, um, economy? 288 00:13:29,184 --> 00:13:31,603 -All great questions, Dawn. -Yeah. 289 00:13:32,563 --> 00:13:37,025 Well, the thing about interest rates is that they're set by the Federal Reserve 290 00:13:37,109 --> 00:13:41,154 and they are more affected by the economy than the other way around. 291 00:13:42,281 --> 00:13:43,323 Oh, shoot. 292 00:13:43,407 --> 00:13:46,076 I can finish myself if you want to sit down. 293 00:13:46,159 --> 00:13:48,787 Maybe you should just take a sec before the show starts? 294 00:13:48,871 --> 00:13:52,249 Claudia, why are you treating me like I'm some invalid? 295 00:13:52,332 --> 00:13:54,835 For the millionth time, I'm fine. 296 00:13:54,918 --> 00:13:58,255 -You just seem a little tired. -Of course I'm tired, Jessi. 297 00:13:58,338 --> 00:14:01,800 I've been planning a fashion show, designing pouches, and preparing a speech. 298 00:14:01,884 --> 00:14:03,802 But I can power through it like you, okay? 299 00:14:03,886 --> 00:14:06,179 Jessi, I'm gonna go get the pouches. 300 00:14:06,263 --> 00:14:10,309 As much as I wanted to deny it, I knew something wasn't right. 301 00:14:10,392 --> 00:14:13,353 I was suddenly extra tired and very moody. 302 00:14:13,437 --> 00:14:17,649 Both symptoms of low blood sugar, again. 303 00:14:18,191 --> 00:14:20,777 Stacey, you're up next. I'm gonna do an intro, 304 00:14:20,861 --> 00:14:23,864 you come out and do your speech, then we're gonna do the fashion show. 305 00:14:24,615 --> 00:14:26,950 -You ready? -Yeah. Ready. 306 00:14:29,995 --> 00:14:31,288 I guess what I'm saying is 307 00:14:31,371 --> 00:14:35,292 I don't know if I really believe in the institution of marriage. 308 00:14:35,876 --> 00:14:39,046 No offense. Your wedding was beautiful. 309 00:14:39,129 --> 00:14:40,380 Oh, thank you. 310 00:14:40,464 --> 00:14:42,257 Well, it's a very personal choice. 311 00:14:42,341 --> 00:14:45,135 Honey, you want to go check out the silent auction? 312 00:14:45,218 --> 00:14:47,638 I would love to go check out the silent auction. 313 00:14:47,721 --> 00:14:48,722 Okay, let's do that. 314 00:14:48,805 --> 00:14:52,476 -Wait, hold on. Just-- -Mom, Watson. Congratulations! 315 00:14:53,560 --> 00:14:55,646 It's a bassinet. Nice, huh? 316 00:14:55,729 --> 00:14:58,231 -It's really heavy. Can you hold it? -Okay. 317 00:14:58,315 --> 00:15:01,443 Honey, wh… what is this? Wh… what's going on here? 318 00:15:01,526 --> 00:15:03,654 I know you've been trying to have a baby for a while 319 00:15:03,737 --> 00:15:06,114 and I also know that some of my past behavior 320 00:15:06,198 --> 00:15:09,368 might indicate that I wouldn't want that, but I really would. 321 00:15:09,451 --> 00:15:12,871 I love our new big family and I can't wait for it to get even bigger. 322 00:15:13,664 --> 00:15:15,248 Uh, thank you. 323 00:15:15,332 --> 00:15:16,917 Honey, I, um-- 324 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:19,795 You guys, we'd better head backstage before the show. 325 00:15:19,878 --> 00:15:22,547 Warning, Stacey seems to really be on one tonight. 326 00:15:22,631 --> 00:15:24,716 -What do you mean? -I think it's her diabetes. 327 00:15:24,800 --> 00:15:28,011 She's really low energy and crabby. 328 00:15:28,095 --> 00:15:29,429 Very crabby. 329 00:15:29,513 --> 00:15:30,764 Hardworking. 330 00:15:30,847 --> 00:15:32,182 Smart. 331 00:15:32,265 --> 00:15:33,350 Responsible. 332 00:15:33,433 --> 00:15:37,729 These are just a few words that describe our newest youth ambassador, 333 00:15:37,813 --> 00:15:39,940 Anastasia Elizabeth McGill. 334 00:15:40,565 --> 00:15:42,484 You may know her as Stacey. 335 00:15:42,567 --> 00:15:47,322 She is an example of how one thrives with diabetes. 336 00:15:47,406 --> 00:15:51,284 And as you all know, a lot of type 1's are children… 337 00:15:51,368 --> 00:15:52,661 Hey, Stace. 338 00:15:54,121 --> 00:15:58,417 -Hey. Um, just start lining up. -Don't you have to do your speech first? 339 00:15:59,501 --> 00:16:00,836 Right. Yeah. 340 00:16:01,420 --> 00:16:03,964 Hey, Stace. Are you okay? Claudia told us you weren't-- 341 00:16:04,047 --> 00:16:05,340 Claudia! Seriously? 342 00:16:06,133 --> 00:16:07,467 You're telling everyone? 343 00:16:08,010 --> 00:16:09,803 -Great best friend. -I'm sorry. 344 00:16:09,886 --> 00:16:13,140 Please welcome to the stage Stacey McGill! 345 00:16:16,768 --> 00:16:18,395 -I didn't mean to-- -It's fine. 346 00:16:28,447 --> 00:16:29,406 Um… 347 00:16:29,948 --> 00:16:31,033 Hi, everyone. 348 00:16:31,783 --> 00:16:34,453 Thank you so much for having me here tonight. 349 00:16:35,662 --> 00:16:38,999 Um, when I was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, 350 00:16:39,082 --> 00:16:40,709 I thought my life was over. 351 00:16:43,253 --> 00:16:44,379 But, um… 352 00:16:47,007 --> 00:16:51,386 I was supposed to say diabetes had turned me into someone ultra-mature 353 00:16:51,470 --> 00:16:52,929 who had it all under control. 354 00:16:53,013 --> 00:16:54,806 But look at me. 355 00:16:54,890 --> 00:16:56,933 It was a total lie. 356 00:16:57,934 --> 00:16:58,894 I'm sorry. 357 00:16:59,603 --> 00:17:00,937 I can't do this. I… 358 00:17:01,646 --> 00:17:03,315 I really don't feel well. 359 00:17:04,524 --> 00:17:05,734 Is my doctor here? 360 00:17:06,526 --> 00:17:08,987 I know I gave myself the right amount of insulin. 361 00:17:09,071 --> 00:17:11,198 -Did you eat your regular dinner? -No. 362 00:17:11,281 --> 00:17:12,115 I knew it. 363 00:17:12,199 --> 00:17:13,784 Stacey, we talked about this. 364 00:17:13,867 --> 00:17:16,703 Mr. and Mrs. McGill, I think we need to hear from Stacey. 365 00:17:18,580 --> 00:17:20,248 I'm just so embarrassed. 366 00:17:20,332 --> 00:17:22,542 You were the one who recommended me to the JDRF 367 00:17:22,626 --> 00:17:25,253 and got me invited to this thing, and now look at me. 368 00:17:25,921 --> 00:17:27,714 My sugar's out of control. 369 00:17:29,216 --> 00:17:30,133 I'm a phony. 370 00:17:30,675 --> 00:17:34,471 There is no perfect representative for diabetes. 371 00:17:34,554 --> 00:17:37,891 Everyone has good days and bad days, no matter how on top of it they are. 372 00:17:37,974 --> 00:17:40,102 I really thought it was just a numbers game, 373 00:17:40,185 --> 00:17:43,105 and if I figured it out, I wouldn't make mistakes. 374 00:17:43,188 --> 00:17:44,189 I'd be okay. 375 00:17:44,272 --> 00:17:46,233 And you will be okay. 376 00:17:47,025 --> 00:17:50,195 When I first got diagnosed, I just felt so powerless in my body. 377 00:17:51,446 --> 00:17:54,074 I don't ever want to go back to feeling that way. 378 00:17:54,157 --> 00:17:57,577 But you might sometimes. It's a lifelong disease. 379 00:17:58,578 --> 00:17:59,663 But you know, Stacey, 380 00:18:00,539 --> 00:18:02,165 not being ashamed of your disease 381 00:18:02,249 --> 00:18:05,085 doesn't mean you have to love having it all the time. 382 00:18:05,168 --> 00:18:07,379 -Sometimes it sucks. 383 00:18:07,462 --> 00:18:08,380 Right? 384 00:18:08,463 --> 00:18:09,798 -Yeah. 385 00:18:10,966 --> 00:18:11,883 Cheers. 386 00:18:13,343 --> 00:18:15,178 To being kind to yourself. 387 00:18:15,846 --> 00:18:16,763 Cheers. 388 00:18:16,847 --> 00:18:17,889 Cheers. 389 00:18:18,640 --> 00:18:19,933 -Cheers. -Cheers. 390 00:18:23,311 --> 00:18:25,313 So, fun night. 391 00:18:25,397 --> 00:18:26,982 Go diabetes! 392 00:18:27,065 --> 00:18:30,360 Not "go" in a positive sense. I mean, it's a disease. 393 00:18:30,443 --> 00:18:31,528 People are suffering. 394 00:18:31,611 --> 00:18:32,904 -Yeah. -Yeah. Okay. 395 00:18:32,988 --> 00:18:36,825 I'm gonna go upstairs and see if Andrew can fit in this bassinet. 396 00:18:36,908 --> 00:18:40,495 -Maybe you guys can have a little chat. 397 00:18:40,579 --> 00:18:42,414 -We got it, Watson. -Right. I'm just saying. 398 00:18:42,497 --> 00:18:43,707 -Talk it out! -Yeah. Bye. 399 00:18:47,794 --> 00:18:51,965 I'm sorry I got you that baby gift. I thought it would make you happy. 400 00:18:52,048 --> 00:18:54,342 Oh, baby, it did. 401 00:18:55,802 --> 00:18:58,096 I didn't think for one second 402 00:18:58,180 --> 00:19:01,057 that you wouldn't be supportive of us having another baby. 403 00:19:01,600 --> 00:19:02,893 In fact, I knew you would be. 404 00:19:02,976 --> 00:19:05,604 -It's kind of why I didn't tell you. -What do you mean? 405 00:19:06,897 --> 00:19:11,193 Well, you know, having a baby at any stage, 406 00:19:11,276 --> 00:19:13,820 it can be a journey, but especially at my age. 407 00:19:14,988 --> 00:19:17,991 There could be setbacks. I just didn't want to tell everyone 408 00:19:18,074 --> 00:19:21,661 until I knew for sure that we were gonna try 409 00:19:21,745 --> 00:19:25,957 or maybe even until we knew it could happen. 410 00:19:26,791 --> 00:19:29,502 Really? It's gonna be that hard? 411 00:19:29,586 --> 00:19:32,088 I don't know. There's just no guarantees. 412 00:19:32,172 --> 00:19:33,965 And when I saw you 413 00:19:35,008 --> 00:19:38,470 get so excited telling us how much you love our family 414 00:19:39,387 --> 00:19:43,141 and how you can't wait for it to get even bigger… 415 00:19:45,143 --> 00:19:48,688 I just felt all this pressure, because what if I can't give you that? 416 00:19:50,357 --> 00:19:52,776 You know? I don't want to get your hopes up, or mine. 417 00:19:54,194 --> 00:19:55,612 Oh no, Mom. 418 00:19:57,364 --> 00:20:01,451 No matter what happens, we have this, and that's enough. 419 00:20:02,869 --> 00:20:04,037 You're amazing. 420 00:20:04,913 --> 00:20:05,747 Mm. 421 00:20:09,960 --> 00:20:11,962 Oh God, I'm already so emotional. 422 00:20:12,045 --> 00:20:16,007 Can you imagine what I'll be like if I have to go on hormones or something? 423 00:20:16,841 --> 00:20:18,927 So you guys are gonna try? It's official? 424 00:20:19,010 --> 00:20:20,345 -Kristy. -Mom. 425 00:20:20,428 --> 00:20:22,389 It's a process, remember? 426 00:20:22,472 --> 00:20:23,765 -I know. -Okay. 427 00:20:23,848 --> 00:20:25,558 I'm just excited. A baby! 428 00:20:25,642 --> 00:20:28,353 I mean, potentially. No pressure. 429 00:20:29,479 --> 00:20:30,313 Thank you. 430 00:20:32,148 --> 00:20:33,733 -I love you. 431 00:20:34,234 --> 00:20:36,444 Looks like remembering to be kind to yourself 432 00:20:36,528 --> 00:20:40,573 doesn't just apply to perfectionist eighth graders living with diabetes. 433 00:20:40,657 --> 00:20:43,326 -It's for everyone. -Ow! Torture chamber! 434 00:20:43,410 --> 00:20:45,620 Okay, well, maybe if you just sit still. 435 00:20:45,704 --> 00:20:48,331 When Stacey does it, it doesn't hurt. Just saying. 436 00:20:48,415 --> 00:20:49,416 Where is Stacey? 437 00:20:49,499 --> 00:20:51,835 I don't know, but she's 4 minutes, 23 seconds late. 438 00:20:51,918 --> 00:20:53,086 Hi. 439 00:20:53,169 --> 00:20:54,421 Sorry for my tardiness. 440 00:20:54,504 --> 00:20:55,338 It's okay. 441 00:20:58,216 --> 00:21:02,887 Okay, look. I owe all of you an apology for being such a fashion show-zilla. 442 00:21:02,971 --> 00:21:06,057 When my blood sugar is messed up, it makes me really irritable, 443 00:21:06,141 --> 00:21:07,934 which isn't an excuse, but-- 444 00:21:08,018 --> 00:21:11,646 We know, and we don't care, Stace. We're just glad you're feeling better. 445 00:21:11,730 --> 00:21:13,690 Claudia, I'm so sorry. 446 00:21:13,773 --> 00:21:16,109 All you were trying to do was look out for me. 447 00:21:16,943 --> 00:21:19,821 And, Jessi, I'm sorry for snapping at you too. 448 00:21:20,405 --> 00:21:22,907 But the truth is it wasn't just my blood sugar. 449 00:21:23,742 --> 00:21:25,118 The truth is I'm jealous, 450 00:21:25,201 --> 00:21:27,912 because your body can do all these amazing things 451 00:21:27,996 --> 00:21:30,415 and mine needs major effort just to work right. 452 00:21:31,041 --> 00:21:31,916 It's all good. 453 00:21:32,751 --> 00:21:33,585 Group hug? 454 00:21:38,631 --> 00:21:42,594 Uh, guys, I hate to ruin the moment, but, Stacey, can I ask why you were late? 455 00:21:43,303 --> 00:21:46,348 I got distracted by a little something that came in the mail. 456 00:21:49,434 --> 00:21:51,978 Stace, you look amazing! Oh my gosh! 457 00:21:52,062 --> 00:21:54,647 "Stacey McGill, navigating the highs and lows." 458 00:21:54,731 --> 00:21:56,441 It's a good headline, right? 459 00:21:56,524 --> 00:21:59,486 I don't want to be some perfect poster child for diabetes. 460 00:21:59,569 --> 00:22:01,446 I'm still just figuring things out. 461 00:22:01,529 --> 00:22:03,365 I think you're doing pretty great. 462 00:22:03,448 --> 00:22:05,367 Hello? The pouches you made sold out, and-- 463 00:22:05,450 --> 00:22:07,911 Due to my persuasive sales skills. 464 00:22:07,994 --> 00:22:11,373 I wish we could have modeled them. My life's in desperate need of glamour. 465 00:22:11,456 --> 00:22:12,957 You guys, we still can. 466 00:22:35,563 --> 00:22:39,567 I put all of this pressure on myself to be the best Stacey possible. 467 00:22:39,651 --> 00:22:44,823 The best at math, the best at style, the best at managing my diabetes. 468 00:22:44,906 --> 00:22:47,617 But I forgot the one thing that's the most important. 469 00:22:47,700 --> 00:22:50,537 The thing I've always been good at without even trying. 470 00:22:52,288 --> 00:22:53,790 Being a good friend.