1 00:00:06,673 --> 00:00:08,675 [suspenseful music playing] 2 00:00:12,220 --> 00:00:14,472 [Principal Grubbs] Devi, I think you know why we're here. 3 00:00:16,599 --> 00:00:20,020 Because of that terrible rumor about Aneesa that you… 4 00:00:20,103 --> 00:00:23,857 [McEnroe] Oh shit! Here it comes! Devi's about to get it. 5 00:00:23,940 --> 00:00:25,358 …no doubt have heard about. 6 00:00:26,401 --> 00:00:29,029 Now, Aneesa says you and her are friends, 7 00:00:29,112 --> 00:00:31,322 and she could use a little support right now. 8 00:00:31,406 --> 00:00:34,492 Wait, so I'm here because of how good of a friend I am? 9 00:00:35,702 --> 00:00:37,787 Yeah, that makes total sense. 10 00:00:38,455 --> 00:00:40,874 Aneesa, we want you to stay here at Sherman Oaks High, 11 00:00:40,957 --> 00:00:44,502 so, Devi, can you help her feel like the people have her back? 12 00:00:44,586 --> 00:00:48,590 Of course, I just wish we could find the jerkwad who started the rumor. 13 00:00:48,673 --> 00:00:51,718 It's okay. I'll just lay low and wait 14 00:00:51,801 --> 00:00:54,095 until somebody finds a pregnancy test in the toilet 15 00:00:54,179 --> 00:00:55,472 and everybody forgets about me. 16 00:00:56,473 --> 00:00:57,640 You know what? No! 17 00:00:57,724 --> 00:00:59,559 -Devi's right! -I am? 18 00:00:59,642 --> 00:01:03,772 This might be the moment that I can be the principal I've dreamed I could be. 19 00:01:04,397 --> 00:01:07,233 I'm gonna call everybody that was at that relay 20 00:01:07,317 --> 00:01:09,152 until I get somebody talking. 21 00:01:09,235 --> 00:01:11,946 [McEnroe] Devi knew that all roads in the investigation 22 00:01:12,030 --> 00:01:13,198 would lead back to her. 23 00:01:13,281 --> 00:01:17,619 So right now, she needed to throw down some metaphorical tire spikes. 24 00:01:17,702 --> 00:01:20,747 You know what? A student should lead the investigation. 25 00:01:20,830 --> 00:01:22,457 Teens don't wanna narc to a boomer. 26 00:01:23,083 --> 00:01:26,419 I take offense to that. I am firmly in Gen X. 27 00:01:26,503 --> 00:01:27,629 Hmm. 28 00:01:27,712 --> 00:01:29,047 But I do see your point, 29 00:01:29,130 --> 00:01:32,008 and I do have a very busy day, especially trying to figure out 30 00:01:32,092 --> 00:01:34,552 why the water fountains smell like human excrement. 31 00:01:35,178 --> 00:01:36,179 Okay. 32 00:01:37,347 --> 00:01:38,348 Job's yours. 33 00:01:38,431 --> 00:01:41,976 [McEnroe] Now all Devi had to do was sabotage the search, 34 00:01:42,060 --> 00:01:45,563 and she'd be off the hook quicker than you can say "witness tampering." 35 00:01:45,647 --> 00:01:47,690 [upbeat music playing] 36 00:01:55,782 --> 00:01:59,244 [McEnroe] Devi told herself that Aneesa didn't need to know the truth. 37 00:01:59,327 --> 00:02:00,495 It would only hurt her. 38 00:02:00,578 --> 00:02:02,413 And right now, she needed a friend, 39 00:02:02,497 --> 00:02:04,290 which is what Devi planned to be 40 00:02:04,374 --> 00:02:06,501 once she pinned this rumor on someone else. 41 00:02:06,584 --> 00:02:10,588 -So, should we start the investigation? -Uh, one sec. I'm just texting with Ben. 42 00:02:10,672 --> 00:02:13,842 [McEnroe] But also, let's not forget this chick hooked up with Devi's ex 43 00:02:13,925 --> 00:02:15,635 the first chance she got. 44 00:02:15,718 --> 00:02:19,055 Nope, Devi, you never told Aneesa that Ben was your ex. 45 00:02:19,139 --> 00:02:20,265 So it's not her fault. 46 00:02:20,348 --> 00:02:23,226 Sisterhood, Traveling Pants, et cetera, et cetera. 47 00:02:23,309 --> 00:02:24,394 Okay, all done. 48 00:02:24,978 --> 00:02:26,980 He's been really supportive through all this. 49 00:02:27,063 --> 00:02:28,314 I'm sure he has. 50 00:02:28,398 --> 00:02:31,109 The person who started the rumor must've known it was true. 51 00:02:31,192 --> 00:02:34,737 So they had to be from your old school. Who do we know transferred from there? 52 00:02:34,821 --> 00:02:37,407 -Just me. -Is there anyone else you can think of 53 00:02:37,490 --> 00:02:39,617 that has a connection there? Anyone at all? 54 00:02:39,701 --> 00:02:43,955 Mm… Oh, I know a girl who has a cousin on the football team here. 55 00:02:44,539 --> 00:02:47,750 Look at you coming up with fresh leads. To the boys' locker room! 56 00:02:48,293 --> 00:02:49,294 Okay. 57 00:02:53,464 --> 00:02:54,549 [Devi] So, Darius, 58 00:02:55,967 --> 00:02:58,344 did you start the rumor about Aneesa being anorexic? 59 00:02:58,428 --> 00:02:59,429 Who's Aneesa? 60 00:02:59,512 --> 00:03:01,055 Uh, I am. 61 00:03:01,681 --> 00:03:04,434 You're anorexic? Sorry to hear that. 62 00:03:04,517 --> 00:03:07,896 Save your little performance, Darius. I know that you did it. 63 00:03:07,979 --> 00:03:09,105 [scoffs] 64 00:03:09,189 --> 00:03:12,859 No offense, but why would I start a rumor about some random-ass sophomore? 65 00:03:13,610 --> 00:03:16,279 And for the record, I may be a football player, 66 00:03:16,362 --> 00:03:17,864 but I'm also a feminist, 67 00:03:17,947 --> 00:03:20,700 and I would never start a rumor that misogynistic. 68 00:03:20,783 --> 00:03:23,620 -[school bell rings] -Okay, cool POV, Darius. 69 00:03:23,703 --> 00:03:25,496 [Darius] Yo, let's get out of here. 70 00:03:25,580 --> 00:03:27,415 [Devi] So maybe he's not our guy. 71 00:03:30,418 --> 00:03:31,628 [sighs] 72 00:03:32,754 --> 00:03:35,089 What up, playas? Listen up. 73 00:03:35,173 --> 00:03:37,926 Your boy crushed the first draft of our paper, 74 00:03:38,009 --> 00:03:40,094 and I'm sending it to all my co-authors tonight 75 00:03:40,178 --> 00:03:43,431 to get your final approvesies, and once everybody signs off, 76 00:03:43,514 --> 00:03:49,646 this little baby is gonna be published in the Journal of Cellular Biology! 77 00:03:49,729 --> 00:03:50,730 Ho, ho, ho! 78 00:03:50,813 --> 00:03:54,359 You're gonna be in the journal, and you're gonna be in the journal! 79 00:03:54,442 --> 00:03:57,195 -[Setseg] Yeah! -Kamala, can I chat with you for a second? 80 00:04:00,782 --> 00:04:04,285 Look, I just want to say you've been a huge asset to the lab, 81 00:04:04,369 --> 00:04:06,579 and sorry if I was tough on you in the beginning. 82 00:04:06,663 --> 00:04:10,583 It's okay. I've seen American teen movies. I understand hazing. 83 00:04:10,667 --> 00:04:14,921 Anyway, I think you've earned a little face time with Dr. Peters. 84 00:04:15,004 --> 00:04:16,005 Only if you want. 85 00:04:16,089 --> 00:04:19,133 Um, does a peroxisome obtain membrane constituents 86 00:04:19,217 --> 00:04:20,843 from the endoplasmic reticulum? 87 00:04:20,927 --> 00:04:23,263 Hmm, let me think. You know, it does! Get it! 88 00:04:23,346 --> 00:04:25,598 [laughs] Nice! How about breakfast tomorrow? 89 00:04:25,682 --> 00:04:27,892 Most important meal of the day! Perfect. 90 00:04:27,976 --> 00:04:31,145 Perfect. All right. Now, who wants to pop some bottles 'cause… 91 00:04:31,229 --> 00:04:32,897 [indistinct chatter] 92 00:04:34,148 --> 00:04:36,234 -Let's see. -Yo, Eve! 93 00:04:36,317 --> 00:04:39,112 You should've came to queer ladies' night at The Library. It was lit. 94 00:04:39,195 --> 00:04:41,990 Wait, the school library has a queer ladies' night? 95 00:04:42,073 --> 00:04:45,326 No, no, babe. The Library is a bar in Silver Lake. 96 00:04:45,410 --> 00:04:48,955 You went to a bar? Like an alcohol bar for adults? 97 00:04:49,038 --> 00:04:50,999 Yes. Fabiola, don't look so shocked. 98 00:04:51,624 --> 00:04:53,459 But isn't that like illegal? 99 00:04:53,543 --> 00:04:56,462 You know what else used to be illegal? Being a lesbian. 100 00:04:56,546 --> 00:05:00,258 And some laws are worth breaking to support the community, you know? 101 00:05:00,341 --> 00:05:03,803 Yeah, we can't all just spend every night hanging out with our robots. 102 00:05:04,554 --> 00:05:06,764 Sasha, come on! That was mean! 103 00:05:06,848 --> 00:05:09,517 I was joking. She knows I was joking. 104 00:05:10,143 --> 00:05:11,978 Yeah, of course! [laughs] 105 00:05:12,061 --> 00:05:14,188 It was so funny. It was good. 106 00:05:14,272 --> 00:05:16,316 Um, but, uh, I… 107 00:05:17,066 --> 00:05:19,819 gotta run, so I will see you later. 108 00:05:19,902 --> 00:05:21,529 [Sasha] Later! 109 00:05:22,780 --> 00:05:24,741 Trust me. Just think of the possible people. 110 00:05:24,824 --> 00:05:27,327 Hi, so what are you guys up to? 111 00:05:27,410 --> 00:05:30,538 Devi's helping me track down the D-bag who started the rumor about me. 112 00:05:30,621 --> 00:05:32,707 Ooh! True crime? Count me in. 113 00:05:32,790 --> 00:05:37,045 I think I've got it under control. I don't need anybody else's help on the case. 114 00:05:37,128 --> 00:05:39,422 -Who've you questioned already? -Just Darius Carter. 115 00:05:40,006 --> 00:05:43,259 Why would you interrogate him? He wasn't even at the relay on Saturday. 116 00:05:43,343 --> 00:05:45,219 That's when he volunteers at Planned Parenthood. 117 00:05:45,303 --> 00:05:47,638 Yeah, I'm learning a lot about Darius. 118 00:05:47,722 --> 00:05:50,099 I'd start with who told Aneesa and work backwards. 119 00:05:50,183 --> 00:05:51,184 That's what I said. 120 00:05:51,267 --> 00:05:52,935 All right, babe. I gotta dip. 121 00:05:53,019 --> 00:05:55,605 I got that commercial audition for that traffic safety PSA. 122 00:05:55,688 --> 00:05:57,357 [Eleanor] You're definitely gonna get it. 123 00:05:57,440 --> 00:05:59,108 No one could do the part 124 00:05:59,192 --> 00:06:02,070 of "teen refusing to wear seat belt" better than you. 125 00:06:02,153 --> 00:06:03,696 -[chuckles] -[Eleanor] Mm. 126 00:06:04,822 --> 00:06:05,865 Later, babe. 127 00:06:07,283 --> 00:06:09,911 Well, well, well, you and Malcolm! 128 00:06:09,994 --> 00:06:12,205 Oh! Isn't he dreamy? 129 00:06:12,288 --> 00:06:16,250 I can't believe I get to date an out-of-work actor! 130 00:06:16,334 --> 00:06:18,544 -[breathes deeply] -What are you talking about? 131 00:06:19,045 --> 00:06:21,214 Trying to figure out who made up the rumor about Aneesa. 132 00:06:21,297 --> 00:06:24,675 So you're starting with the person who told Aneesa and working backwards? 133 00:06:25,343 --> 00:06:28,930 Yup. So, Aneesa, who's the first person that told you about the rumor? 134 00:06:29,013 --> 00:06:32,558 Um, I don't know his name, but he was drinking a large iced cappuccino 135 00:06:32,642 --> 00:06:35,395 and complimented my Cara Delevingne brows. 136 00:06:36,229 --> 00:06:38,231 Jonah! That's where we'll start! 137 00:06:38,314 --> 00:06:40,817 Oh. So you'll be joining in on this too? 138 00:06:40,900 --> 00:06:43,403 Oh my gosh. I love this. This is my whole life now. 139 00:06:44,153 --> 00:06:45,154 Great. 140 00:06:46,572 --> 00:06:49,283 [woman] Oh, hi, Dr. Jackson! Love the beard! 141 00:06:49,367 --> 00:06:50,368 [Dr. Jackson] Hi. 142 00:06:51,452 --> 00:06:54,497 Dr. Jackson, what an unexpected displeasure. 143 00:06:54,580 --> 00:06:56,707 Oh, it's like that, huh? 144 00:06:56,791 --> 00:07:00,461 I'm only here because your patients keep parking in my office's reserved spots. 145 00:07:00,545 --> 00:07:03,840 First of all, how do you know those cars were for my office? 146 00:07:03,923 --> 00:07:06,551 They could be from that weird hair-transplant clinic. 147 00:07:06,634 --> 00:07:08,261 No, it's definitely our office. 148 00:07:08,344 --> 00:07:10,721 I tell people to park there because I'm embarrassed 149 00:07:10,805 --> 00:07:14,058 our spots are next to the dumpster where the raccoon family lives. 150 00:07:15,476 --> 00:07:17,812 Sorry, Dr. Jackson. It won't happen again. 151 00:07:17,895 --> 00:07:19,772 -Thank you. -[Nalini] Thank you. 152 00:07:20,398 --> 00:07:21,524 What's with the getup? 153 00:07:22,733 --> 00:07:24,652 You look very nice. 154 00:07:24,735 --> 00:07:29,073 Uh, well, if you must know, I am going to Dr. Morales's retirement party. 155 00:07:29,157 --> 00:07:32,702 Uh, she's the head of Derm at UCLA where she was my mentor. 156 00:07:32,785 --> 00:07:34,078 You know what? 157 00:07:34,162 --> 00:07:37,915 She probably runs in more academic circles than you're used to. 158 00:07:37,999 --> 00:07:39,709 [Dr. Jackson] Right. Okay. 159 00:07:39,792 --> 00:07:43,004 Well, you just keep your cars parked in your own gross spots. 160 00:07:47,258 --> 00:07:49,385 It's so exciting solving a mystery. 161 00:07:49,469 --> 00:07:51,679 I feel like the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, 162 00:07:51,762 --> 00:07:53,306 but without the severe bangs. 163 00:07:53,389 --> 00:07:54,891 Ooh. Hey, look, there's Jonah! 164 00:07:55,558 --> 00:07:56,559 [Paxton] Lil' D. 165 00:07:57,852 --> 00:08:01,647 I need your help. My bio test is today, and I never looked over my flash cards 166 00:08:01,731 --> 00:08:03,232 because I was blitzed at the relay. 167 00:08:03,316 --> 00:08:06,694 -You didn't look over them on Sunday? -Well, I was kind of hungover, 168 00:08:06,777 --> 00:08:08,946 and then a game was on, and Trent came over, 169 00:08:09,030 --> 00:08:10,364 and we got blitzed again. 170 00:08:10,448 --> 00:08:13,326 Look, it doesn't matter. You said you'd help me at the relay 171 00:08:13,409 --> 00:08:15,411 and never showed up, so you gotta help me now. 172 00:08:15,495 --> 00:08:18,873 I'm kind of in the middle of something. Could I find you at lunch? 173 00:08:18,956 --> 00:08:21,626 You better come 'cause I can't learn this crap without you. 174 00:08:21,709 --> 00:08:22,752 Okay, yeah. 175 00:08:25,379 --> 00:08:27,048 [Devi] So, Jonah, 176 00:08:27,590 --> 00:08:30,343 Aneesa said you told her about the rumor. 177 00:08:30,885 --> 00:08:32,845 Yeah, because I'm not fake, 178 00:08:33,346 --> 00:08:35,932 and people need to know what other people are saying about them. 179 00:08:36,015 --> 00:08:38,184 There's a rumor you were born with one hoof. 180 00:08:38,267 --> 00:08:40,186 I started it, but you deserve to know. 181 00:08:40,728 --> 00:08:42,813 See? Aren't you glad I told you? 182 00:08:42,897 --> 00:08:45,691 [sighs] Yes, Jonah. Thank you for your honesty. 183 00:08:48,069 --> 00:08:52,240 All right. Let's get back to Aneesa. You remember who you heard the rumor from? 184 00:08:52,823 --> 00:08:54,992 I keep a log for networking and blackmailing purposes 185 00:08:55,076 --> 00:08:57,370 in case anyone ever tries to bring the drama to me. 186 00:09:00,456 --> 00:09:01,582 It was Eddie Tan. 187 00:09:01,666 --> 00:09:05,253 [McEnroe] Fabiola and Eleanor were thrilled they had a hot lead. 188 00:09:05,336 --> 00:09:07,129 Devi not so much. 189 00:09:08,631 --> 00:09:10,508 They found Eddie outside of pre-calc, 190 00:09:10,591 --> 00:09:14,387 and he told them he heard the rumor from supercouple Drewzanna, 191 00:09:14,470 --> 00:09:17,014 whom they found making out in the bleachers. 192 00:09:17,098 --> 00:09:19,684 They said they overheard it from Sweaty Tara, 193 00:09:19,767 --> 00:09:22,478 who was housing a Sloppy Joe in the cafeteria. 194 00:09:22,562 --> 00:09:23,479 [munching] 195 00:09:23,563 --> 00:09:25,940 She directed them to Mean Denise in the weight room… 196 00:09:26,023 --> 00:09:26,899 [grunts] 197 00:09:26,983 --> 00:09:29,485 …who sent them to Asthmatic Dave at the nurse's office… 198 00:09:29,569 --> 00:09:30,444 [wheezing] 199 00:09:30,528 --> 00:09:32,738 …who blamed Show Choir Dustin in the theater… 200 00:09:32,822 --> 00:09:33,739 ♪ Me, me, me ♪ 201 00:09:33,823 --> 00:09:35,449 …who then sent our detectives 202 00:09:35,533 --> 00:09:39,203 to the familiar face of Trent in Spanish class. 203 00:09:39,287 --> 00:09:40,413 I dunno who told me. 204 00:09:40,496 --> 00:09:42,957 I just remember I was sticking Marcus's toothbrush 205 00:09:43,040 --> 00:09:44,875 between my butt cheeks as a prank. 206 00:09:45,501 --> 00:09:48,045 Anyway, while I had his toothbrush between my butt cheeks, 207 00:09:48,129 --> 00:09:52,258 someone came over and was like, "Aneesa's anorexic. Isn't that hilare?" 208 00:09:53,467 --> 00:09:56,262 Oh no! Looks like we're at the deadest of dead ends! 209 00:09:56,345 --> 00:09:59,265 I'll tell Principal Grubbs that the investigation's a bust. 210 00:09:59,348 --> 00:10:02,310 Wait. No, they said "hilare." 211 00:10:02,393 --> 00:10:04,562 [gasps] I think we can tell Principal Grubbs 212 00:10:04,687 --> 00:10:06,105 that we have our culprits! 213 00:10:08,357 --> 00:10:12,194 Girls, I'm not gonna say I think you're better than this because well… 214 00:10:12,278 --> 00:10:14,697 -Obvious reasons for sure. -[phone chimes] 215 00:10:14,780 --> 00:10:18,492 [Principal Grubbs] Starting a vicious rumor about a classmate is unconscionable. 216 00:10:18,576 --> 00:10:20,828 [Shira] We've gotten away with so many worse rumors. 217 00:10:20,911 --> 00:10:22,705 [Zoe] But we didn't start it, I don't think. 218 00:10:22,788 --> 00:10:25,166 [Shira] Does it sound like something we would say? Yes. 219 00:10:25,249 --> 00:10:26,500 But did we say it? Maybe. 220 00:10:26,584 --> 00:10:29,587 Both of you have detention for a month. You're off the dance committee. 221 00:10:29,670 --> 00:10:31,422 What? No! 222 00:10:32,006 --> 00:10:33,174 [exhales] 223 00:10:33,257 --> 00:10:35,176 [inhales sharply] Then you can say goodbye 224 00:10:35,259 --> 00:10:37,970 to my dad's car dealership buying a full-page ad in the yearbook. 225 00:10:38,054 --> 00:10:41,515 [chuckles] That check is cleared, and it's nonrefundable. 226 00:10:41,599 --> 00:10:42,975 Have a great day, ladies. 227 00:10:43,059 --> 00:10:45,603 [McEnroe] For the first time, Devi was thankful 228 00:10:45,686 --> 00:10:48,189 that she was so forgettable to these girls. 229 00:10:48,856 --> 00:10:51,776 And it's not like innocent people were taking the fall. 230 00:10:51,859 --> 00:10:55,363 Shira and Zoe had blabbed the rumor to half the school. 231 00:10:55,863 --> 00:10:57,865 So the horrible pit in Devi's stomach 232 00:10:57,948 --> 00:11:00,785 was probably just the feeling of a job well done. 233 00:11:01,452 --> 00:11:03,204 Right? Right? 234 00:11:03,287 --> 00:11:04,705 [somber music playing] 235 00:11:09,001 --> 00:11:11,671 Ah, hello, kanna, perfect timing. 236 00:11:12,213 --> 00:11:13,798 I've just returned from shopping. 237 00:11:13,881 --> 00:11:16,884 Did you pick up any sodas? My friends are coming over tonight. 238 00:11:17,468 --> 00:11:20,137 She didn't go to the grocery store. She shopped locally. 239 00:11:21,347 --> 00:11:25,226 -She picked the neighbor's fruit trees. -What? Pati, you can't do that. 240 00:11:25,309 --> 00:11:29,605 Why? Do you think the two men who live next door need all these oranges? 241 00:11:29,689 --> 00:11:32,525 I saw one of them order a tray of nachos at 10:00 a.m. 242 00:11:32,608 --> 00:11:35,486 But it's stealing. Americans are weird about their fruit trees, 243 00:11:35,569 --> 00:11:37,446 and defending their property in general. 244 00:11:37,530 --> 00:11:39,990 It's true. Everyone here has a gun and a juicer. 245 00:11:40,074 --> 00:11:41,742 No one will catch me. 246 00:11:41,826 --> 00:11:45,037 And if they do, I'll pretend I have dementia and babble in Tamil. 247 00:11:45,121 --> 00:11:47,623 It doesn't matter if you don't get caught. It's wrong. 248 00:11:48,416 --> 00:11:50,960 [McEnroe] Uh-oh, someone's having an epiphany. 249 00:11:51,043 --> 00:11:54,755 Oh, Devi, you are your father's daughter. 250 00:11:55,339 --> 00:11:59,051 Such a good head and such broad shoulders. 251 00:12:00,511 --> 00:12:02,138 [phone vibrating] 252 00:12:07,017 --> 00:12:11,188 Hi, Setseg. Oh, sorry I haven't responded to your Evite about laser tag yet. 253 00:12:11,272 --> 00:12:12,773 Uh, yes, please do. 254 00:12:13,357 --> 00:12:14,984 That's not even why I was calling. 255 00:12:15,067 --> 00:12:17,278 Evan just sent the paper to all the co-authors. 256 00:12:17,361 --> 00:12:18,863 Ooh! Great! 257 00:12:18,946 --> 00:12:20,573 I'll check my email right now! 258 00:12:21,240 --> 00:12:22,908 I haven't gotten it yet. 259 00:12:22,992 --> 00:12:26,829 But my computer is full of viruses from my grandmother pirating Indian Idol. 260 00:12:26,912 --> 00:12:30,875 No, Kamala. You didn't get it because you're not listed as a co-author. 261 00:12:30,958 --> 00:12:33,711 What? How is that possible? 262 00:12:34,253 --> 00:12:36,964 I made the discovery that the whole paper was based on. 263 00:12:37,047 --> 00:12:40,843 I know. Evan would kill me if he knew I was calling you. 264 00:12:40,926 --> 00:12:43,596 But it has to be a mistake. I'll get to the bottom of it. 265 00:12:44,221 --> 00:12:45,389 Speaking of bottom, 266 00:12:45,473 --> 00:12:48,684 do you have your own laser pants or will you be renting? 267 00:12:48,768 --> 00:12:51,061 I'll need to rent them and any laser tag equipment. 268 00:12:51,145 --> 00:12:52,772 Assume I'm bringing nothing. 269 00:12:52,855 --> 00:12:53,939 [sighs] 270 00:12:54,023 --> 00:12:56,025 [indistinct chatter] 271 00:12:57,443 --> 00:12:59,695 [chuckling] Nalini! 272 00:12:59,779 --> 00:13:03,199 -I cannot believe you're retiring. No. -Oh, I know. 273 00:13:03,282 --> 00:13:05,034 I know, but it's time. 274 00:13:05,117 --> 00:13:09,163 Oh, I am dying for you to meet my other favorite mentee, 275 00:13:09,246 --> 00:13:10,790 Dr. Chris Jackson. 276 00:13:12,374 --> 00:13:14,043 Hello, Dr. Vishwakumar. 277 00:13:14,543 --> 00:13:17,004 Hello, Dr. Jackson. 278 00:13:17,087 --> 00:13:18,422 You two know each other? 279 00:13:18,506 --> 00:13:22,259 Sure, we do. What a surprise to see you here. 280 00:13:22,343 --> 00:13:26,222 Yes. I bet you're surprised to see me in such an academic circle. 281 00:13:27,765 --> 00:13:28,808 [sighs] 282 00:13:29,308 --> 00:13:33,187 The one and only thing I agree with my boring dad and snooze-fest Sharon 283 00:13:33,270 --> 00:13:36,899 is that cheesy bread paired with Diet Coke has its own taste personality. 284 00:13:36,982 --> 00:13:38,943 -Mm-hmm. -[laughs] 285 00:13:39,652 --> 00:13:42,863 Oh shit. I'm sorry. Am I talking about food too much? 286 00:13:42,947 --> 00:13:44,198 Oh. [scoffs] 287 00:13:44,281 --> 00:13:49,286 It's fine. I guess, uh, we should talk about what's going on in my cuckoo brain. 288 00:13:49,370 --> 00:13:50,663 You don't have to tell us. 289 00:13:50,746 --> 00:13:54,583 [sighing] Nah. I do, but feel free to feel awkward. 290 00:13:56,544 --> 00:14:01,632 [sighing] Okay, so last year I kinda fell in with the cool girls, 291 00:14:02,216 --> 00:14:07,054 and, uh, luckily for me, I wasn't just the only brown girl in the group. 292 00:14:07,137 --> 00:14:09,807 I was also the Muslim brown girl 293 00:14:09,890 --> 00:14:14,186 whose mom insisted she wear a full sweat suit to every pool party. 294 00:14:16,188 --> 00:14:21,527 So literally the only thing those girls ever complimented me on was being skinny. 295 00:14:22,611 --> 00:14:25,406 And then something inside my brain made me feel like 296 00:14:25,489 --> 00:14:26,991 I couldn't be skinny enough, 297 00:14:28,075 --> 00:14:29,869 and I just couldn't stop. 298 00:14:29,952 --> 00:14:32,246 So I had to go to a special hospital. 299 00:14:34,206 --> 00:14:35,499 But I want you guys to know 300 00:14:35,583 --> 00:14:38,544 that I'm in a program, and I'm doing much better, 301 00:14:38,627 --> 00:14:42,381 and I'm so glad I met you guys. 302 00:14:43,757 --> 00:14:45,092 Especially you, Devi. 303 00:14:45,759 --> 00:14:46,802 [sighs] 304 00:14:46,886 --> 00:14:49,346 To have an Indian friend who gets me 305 00:14:49,430 --> 00:14:53,058 and would never treat me like I don't belong is probably the-- 306 00:14:53,142 --> 00:14:54,143 It was me. 307 00:14:55,561 --> 00:14:56,562 What was you? 308 00:14:58,063 --> 00:14:59,356 I started the rumor. 309 00:15:01,066 --> 00:15:01,901 What? 310 00:15:02,693 --> 00:15:04,028 I started the rumor. 311 00:15:04,111 --> 00:15:07,239 I'm the one who told Shira and Zoe, but I didn't even know it was true. 312 00:15:07,323 --> 00:15:10,409 I was just mad that you hooked up with Ben, and I used to date him. 313 00:15:10,492 --> 00:15:13,829 So I freaked out, and I'm really, really, really sorry, Aneesa. 314 00:15:15,039 --> 00:15:16,040 Uh… 315 00:15:16,665 --> 00:15:18,500 I'm gonna go. 316 00:15:22,504 --> 00:15:23,756 [door opens] 317 00:15:24,632 --> 00:15:25,466 [door closes] 318 00:15:25,549 --> 00:15:29,470 [chuckles] At least I came clean. That should count for something, right? 319 00:15:30,679 --> 00:15:32,890 Eleanor, I think we should go too. 320 00:15:32,973 --> 00:15:35,100 [somber music playing] 321 00:15:37,645 --> 00:15:38,646 [door opens] 322 00:15:39,980 --> 00:15:40,814 [door closes] 323 00:15:40,898 --> 00:15:42,441 [laughing] 324 00:15:42,524 --> 00:15:47,488 Nalini, did you know that Chris uses all of the proceeds from his cosmetic line 325 00:15:47,571 --> 00:15:50,950 to fund pro-bono surgeries at the Children's Hospital? Mm-hmm. 326 00:15:51,033 --> 00:15:52,368 Isn't that impressive? 327 00:15:52,451 --> 00:15:55,663 -Uh, yes, very impressive. -[Dr. Morales] Mm-hmm. 328 00:15:56,163 --> 00:15:57,915 And he's raising a son on his own. 329 00:15:57,998 --> 00:15:59,333 -Pretty remarkable. -Thank you. 330 00:15:59,416 --> 00:16:02,211 -You're a father? -[Dr. Morales] Mm-hmm. 331 00:16:02,294 --> 00:16:04,880 And, Chris, Nalini is no slouch either. 332 00:16:04,964 --> 00:16:07,049 She was the first person ever 333 00:16:07,132 --> 00:16:10,886 to win the Bevins Surgical Award as a resident. 334 00:16:10,970 --> 00:16:12,513 Wait, that was you? 335 00:16:12,596 --> 00:16:15,265 I remember hearing about that and being super jealous. 336 00:16:15,349 --> 00:16:20,396 Oh, I could brag about you both all night, but my husband has had too much to drink. 337 00:16:20,479 --> 00:16:22,523 -[man] Check. Hello. -A little too much champagne, 338 00:16:22,606 --> 00:16:27,027 and he's trying to make a speech, so I better get over there. [laughing] 339 00:16:28,612 --> 00:16:30,114 I didn't know you were such a big shot. 340 00:16:30,197 --> 00:16:32,908 I didn't know you were such a good person. Go figure. 341 00:16:33,534 --> 00:16:35,786 Well, I know we're supposed to be enemies. 342 00:16:35,869 --> 00:16:36,787 Sort of. 343 00:16:37,705 --> 00:16:39,081 But, can I get you a drink? 344 00:16:40,457 --> 00:16:41,917 [woman] Holy cow! 345 00:16:42,584 --> 00:16:44,461 Nalini Vishwakumar? 346 00:16:44,962 --> 00:16:47,965 Oh my God. She was the most annoying person in my residency. 347 00:16:48,048 --> 00:16:50,634 -Hello, Gail. -Hi. 348 00:16:50,718 --> 00:16:55,514 Hey, I heard about Mohan. Just so awful. 349 00:16:55,597 --> 00:16:58,392 So awful, just so awful! 350 00:16:58,475 --> 00:16:59,643 How are you holding up? 351 00:16:59,727 --> 00:17:02,312 -I'm holding up. Thank you. -[Gail] Are you really? 352 00:17:02,396 --> 00:17:04,857 We go way back. Tell me. You don't have to pretend. 353 00:17:05,441 --> 00:17:06,400 I'm fine. 354 00:17:06,483 --> 00:17:08,736 Okay. Well, if you need anything at all, 355 00:17:08,819 --> 00:17:12,197 even if you wanna come over to my house and just cry, I am here for you. Okay? 356 00:17:12,281 --> 00:17:13,323 Thank you, Gail. 357 00:17:13,407 --> 00:17:14,533 Hey, Gail. 358 00:17:14,616 --> 00:17:15,826 -Hey! -Chris Jackson. 359 00:17:15,909 --> 00:17:18,037 Chris! Of course! 360 00:17:18,120 --> 00:17:19,455 We met at that, um, 361 00:17:19,538 --> 00:17:22,750 that conference in Dubuque a couple years ago. Do you remember? 362 00:17:22,833 --> 00:17:26,378 Definitely. Hey, why don't we get a drink? We can catch up. 363 00:17:26,462 --> 00:17:28,422 -Yeah. I'd love that. -[Dr. Jackson] Yeah. 364 00:17:29,298 --> 00:17:31,759 Okay. I'm gonna check on you later. 365 00:17:33,135 --> 00:17:34,136 Can't wait. 366 00:17:34,219 --> 00:17:37,347 [gentle music playing] 367 00:17:37,431 --> 00:17:39,433 [indistinct chatter] 368 00:17:41,060 --> 00:17:43,562 Hi. How are we? 369 00:17:43,645 --> 00:17:45,022 Are we still mad? 370 00:17:45,105 --> 00:17:47,691 We're not mad. We're just disappointed. 371 00:17:47,775 --> 00:17:50,069 Yeah, you really Devi'd this one up. 372 00:17:50,694 --> 00:17:52,613 Are we using Devi as a negative verb? 373 00:17:52,696 --> 00:17:55,574 Yeah, you let your temper get the best of you, man. 374 00:17:55,657 --> 00:17:57,868 This is worse than when you punched that vending machine. 375 00:17:57,951 --> 00:18:00,704 I didn't pay for those Sour Straws to get stuck on the coil. 376 00:18:03,082 --> 00:18:07,169 Okay, fine. Maybe I did Devi this one up, but I feel awful. 377 00:18:07,252 --> 00:18:08,337 I really like Aneesa. 378 00:18:08,921 --> 00:18:11,590 Then you better figure out a way to apologize to her, 379 00:18:11,673 --> 00:18:15,094 like with a singing telegram or a thoughtful selection of bath bombs. 380 00:18:15,177 --> 00:18:18,055 Or what if I just try to explain my side of the story? 381 00:18:18,680 --> 00:18:21,558 Respectfully, I have no faith you can pull that off. 382 00:18:21,642 --> 00:18:23,560 I would go with the bath bombs. 383 00:18:23,644 --> 00:18:27,898 But Aneesa's whole thing is that she's chill and easygoing. 384 00:18:27,981 --> 00:18:30,818 If I just talk to her, she'll understand where I'm coming from. 385 00:18:31,401 --> 00:18:33,237 Trust me, by the end of the day, 386 00:18:33,320 --> 00:18:36,949 to Devi something up will mean to make something better forever. 387 00:18:37,533 --> 00:18:38,784 I don't know. 388 00:18:38,867 --> 00:18:42,204 Fab, the dance committee has set up their table. You ready? 389 00:18:42,287 --> 00:18:43,622 -Yeah, let's go. -Okay. 390 00:18:43,705 --> 00:18:45,207 [upbeat music playing] 391 00:18:48,877 --> 00:18:51,964 Hi, would you like to nominate someone for Cricket King and Queen? 392 00:18:52,047 --> 00:18:55,551 If it's Paxton and Zoe, they've already been nominated like 50 times. 393 00:18:55,634 --> 00:18:57,845 Um, no, not Paxton and Zoe. 394 00:18:57,928 --> 00:19:01,014 We would like to nominate ourselves as Cricket Queens. 395 00:19:01,598 --> 00:19:02,933 Oh. I can't do that. 396 00:19:03,016 --> 00:19:04,852 What? Why? 397 00:19:05,644 --> 00:19:06,854 Because we're two girls? 398 00:19:07,896 --> 00:19:11,358 Does the idea of same-sex dance royalty make you uncomfy? 399 00:19:11,441 --> 00:19:13,694 Would you prefer to be complicit in queer erasure? 400 00:19:13,777 --> 00:19:17,072 Stop yelling at me! I don't have a problem with you being gay. 401 00:19:17,156 --> 00:19:19,867 I can't leave my post now to print out a different form 402 00:19:19,950 --> 00:19:22,870 because Principal Grubbs fired the rest of the dance committee. 403 00:19:22,953 --> 00:19:25,414 Oh, I can just scratch out king and put queen. 404 00:19:26,373 --> 00:19:27,541 Okay. 405 00:19:32,671 --> 00:19:35,549 Thank you. Final voting will take place at the dance, 406 00:19:35,632 --> 00:19:38,177 which, apparently, I have to put on all by myself now. 407 00:19:40,554 --> 00:19:43,891 Hey, you just reamed Carley. That was so dope. 408 00:19:44,474 --> 00:19:48,061 -Y'all running for Cricket Queens? -Yeah, it was all Fabiola's idea. 409 00:19:48,937 --> 00:19:51,648 That's my girl right there. You a baddie, Fab. 410 00:19:52,316 --> 00:19:54,234 Now we just got to make sure y'all win. 411 00:19:54,860 --> 00:19:56,111 [upbeat music playing] 412 00:19:56,195 --> 00:19:57,613 [laughs] Okay. 413 00:19:57,696 --> 00:19:58,906 [music continues] 414 00:20:02,367 --> 00:20:04,369 Good morning, Dr. Jackson. 415 00:20:04,453 --> 00:20:07,664 Good morning, Dr. Vishwakumar. Where are you coming from? 416 00:20:07,748 --> 00:20:11,543 Oh, you know, just my car, which is parked deep in the bowels of hell. 417 00:20:11,627 --> 00:20:14,963 Why would you park down there when you have a spot right here? 418 00:20:17,507 --> 00:20:21,303 Wow. You've been awfully heroic recently. 419 00:20:22,512 --> 00:20:25,098 Uh, how was your, uh… your conversation with Gail? 420 00:20:25,182 --> 00:20:28,602 I can only describe it as long and painful. 421 00:20:29,353 --> 00:20:31,980 You know you didn't have to do that, right? 422 00:20:32,481 --> 00:20:36,193 Well, I haven't gone through anything close to what you've experienced, 423 00:20:36,276 --> 00:20:40,405 but when my wife moved out, everyone wanted to talk to me about it. 424 00:20:40,489 --> 00:20:41,490 [Nalini] Hmm. 425 00:20:41,573 --> 00:20:44,743 And no one seemed to care that I didn't have anything to say. 426 00:20:45,744 --> 00:20:49,957 So last night, I was happy to take one for the team. 427 00:20:50,040 --> 00:20:51,833 -[elevator door opens] -After you. 428 00:20:52,501 --> 00:20:53,627 [phone chimes] 429 00:20:55,879 --> 00:20:56,964 Oh, you know, 430 00:20:57,047 --> 00:21:00,509 I actually have a personal matter to take care of, but thank you. 431 00:21:00,592 --> 00:21:04,179 Uh, thank you for that and… and the spot. 432 00:21:04,263 --> 00:21:05,681 Of course. 433 00:21:05,764 --> 00:21:09,935 Sherman Oaks' second best dermatologist deserves the second best parking space. 434 00:21:10,018 --> 00:21:13,397 You were a decent human being for seven seconds, and I'll take that. 435 00:21:16,692 --> 00:21:20,654 So, Kamala, we have the pleasure of the next 60 minutes together. 436 00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:22,489 How should we start? 437 00:21:22,572 --> 00:21:26,118 Shall I tell you the story of how I became me? 438 00:21:26,201 --> 00:21:27,786 It all began on a goat farm 439 00:21:27,869 --> 00:21:30,872 in the civil parish of Barton-upon-Humber-- 440 00:21:30,956 --> 00:21:33,208 Actually, I didn't mean to interrupt you, 441 00:21:33,292 --> 00:21:36,253 but I was hoping I could discuss something with you first. 442 00:21:36,336 --> 00:21:38,255 Well, of course, it's your time. 443 00:21:39,047 --> 00:21:41,550 Evan sent out the first draft of the paper last night, 444 00:21:41,633 --> 00:21:43,385 and my name was left off of it. 445 00:21:43,468 --> 00:21:46,930 Oh, and you feel that you should have been credited? 446 00:21:47,014 --> 00:21:50,642 Yes. I don't know if Evan told you, but I was the one who realized 447 00:21:50,726 --> 00:21:53,520 which cells had the greatest tendency for clonal self-renewal. 448 00:21:53,603 --> 00:21:56,148 Well, that was a fine observation, 449 00:21:56,940 --> 00:22:00,193 but I don't get involved in the politics of the lab. 450 00:22:00,277 --> 00:22:03,613 If Evan left your name off, I'm sure he had a reason. 451 00:22:03,697 --> 00:22:06,575 But I do think that I deserve to be on it. 452 00:22:07,242 --> 00:22:11,747 [sighs] Kamala, do you really want to spend our mentorship hour together 453 00:22:11,830 --> 00:22:13,832 complaining about another co-worker? 454 00:22:15,500 --> 00:22:16,501 Mm. 455 00:22:17,127 --> 00:22:22,049 So let's get back to how a boy raised among goats won a Nobel. 456 00:22:22,132 --> 00:22:23,342 [school bell rings] 457 00:22:23,425 --> 00:22:26,094 [McEnroe] Devi knew she could set everything right again 458 00:22:26,178 --> 00:22:27,971 if she could just talk to Aneesa, 459 00:22:28,055 --> 00:22:29,639 but when she got to chemistry, 460 00:22:29,723 --> 00:22:33,769 she found Aneesa's spot in the lab filled by a very chatty Jonah. 461 00:22:33,852 --> 00:22:35,354 [all laughing] 462 00:22:35,437 --> 00:22:38,106 [McEnroe] The last time Aneesa was missing from this class, 463 00:22:38,190 --> 00:22:40,525 -she ended up being in the-- -[intercom chimes] 464 00:22:40,609 --> 00:22:43,820 [Principal Grubbs] Devi Vishwakumar, please report to the principal's office. 465 00:22:43,904 --> 00:22:45,739 [McEnroe] Kinda walked right into that one. 466 00:22:46,990 --> 00:22:48,075 Awkward! 467 00:22:48,158 --> 00:22:50,160 [tense music playing] 468 00:23:04,007 --> 00:23:08,261 Devi, Aneesa just told me that you're the one who started the rumor. 469 00:23:08,845 --> 00:23:10,639 Yes, and I am so, so sorry. 470 00:23:11,515 --> 00:23:12,682 I'm sorry, too, Devi. 471 00:23:12,766 --> 00:23:15,060 -You're suspended. -What? 472 00:23:15,143 --> 00:23:17,229 I said you're suspended. 473 00:23:17,312 --> 00:23:20,399 But Zoe and Shira just got kicked off the dance committee, 474 00:23:20,482 --> 00:23:22,275 and they told way more people. 475 00:23:22,359 --> 00:23:25,028 Give me a couple extra detentions, and we'll call it even. 476 00:23:25,112 --> 00:23:27,030 This is not a negotiation. 477 00:23:27,114 --> 00:23:29,950 You started a rumor, then you lied to your principal, 478 00:23:30,033 --> 00:23:33,328 and then you let two students take the fall for it. 479 00:23:33,412 --> 00:23:35,705 But a suspension goes on my permanent record! 480 00:23:35,789 --> 00:23:37,791 That could ruin my chance to go to Princeton! 481 00:23:38,667 --> 00:23:40,293 Mom, do something! 482 00:23:42,003 --> 00:23:43,088 [sighs] 483 00:23:43,922 --> 00:23:45,590 I'm sorry, Devi. [sighs] 484 00:23:46,174 --> 00:23:48,427 These are the consequences for your actions. 485 00:23:48,510 --> 00:23:50,512 [solemn music playing] 486 00:23:52,764 --> 00:23:53,807 [sighs] 487 00:23:55,809 --> 00:23:57,144 [indistinct chatter] 488 00:23:57,227 --> 00:23:59,688 Meet me in the car. Just grab your stuff. 489 00:24:00,939 --> 00:24:04,943 Hey, Aneesa. Could I talk to you for a second? 490 00:24:06,945 --> 00:24:09,114 I am so sorry about what happened. 491 00:24:09,698 --> 00:24:12,659 But Principal Grubbs just suspended me. Maybe if you talk to her-- 492 00:24:12,742 --> 00:24:14,995 Wow. That's what you care about? 493 00:24:15,829 --> 00:24:19,082 I thought the girls at my last school were selfish. You're on another level. 494 00:24:19,166 --> 00:24:20,834 I'm not trying to be selfish. 495 00:24:20,917 --> 00:24:23,920 I feel terrible about what happened, but you don't understand. 496 00:24:24,004 --> 00:24:27,215 I've wanted to go to Princeton forever. Like, it's my whole thing. 497 00:24:27,299 --> 00:24:30,218 Now my whole thing is being the new girl with an eating disorder. 498 00:24:30,302 --> 00:24:32,220 Just so you know, I never hooked up with Ben. 499 00:24:32,304 --> 00:24:34,806 It's insanely obvious you two have some kind of history. 500 00:24:34,890 --> 00:24:36,933 But I saw you guys go into Trent's tent. 501 00:24:37,017 --> 00:24:40,103 Dude! To hide from you because you were making us run! 502 00:24:41,271 --> 00:24:42,814 Everyone was right. 503 00:24:42,898 --> 00:24:44,608 You are crazy, Devi. 504 00:24:45,775 --> 00:24:48,737 Thanks a lot. Just failed my bio test. 505 00:24:49,571 --> 00:24:52,073 Are you mad at me? That's not my fault. 506 00:24:52,157 --> 00:24:53,992 If you'd studied with me like you said-- 507 00:24:54,075 --> 00:24:57,454 Paxton, if you want good grades, then be a good student. 508 00:24:57,537 --> 00:24:59,164 I can't hold your hand forever! 509 00:24:59,247 --> 00:25:01,625 Now, if you'll excuse me, I've just been suspended! 510 00:25:01,708 --> 00:25:04,252 [McEnroe] Wow, two fights back-to-back. 511 00:25:04,336 --> 00:25:08,089 Man, she'd royally Devi'd this day up. Original meaning. 512 00:25:08,173 --> 00:25:09,382 ["Faster" by Orlean playing] 513 00:25:09,466 --> 00:25:12,719 ♪ Stronger than the weight of the world ♪ 514 00:25:12,802 --> 00:25:14,638 [vocalizing] 515 00:25:14,721 --> 00:25:18,683 ♪ Stronger than the weight of the world ♪ 516 00:25:18,767 --> 00:25:19,976 ♪ Oh ♪ 517 00:25:20,060 --> 00:25:23,730 ♪ Tell my mind this ain't gonna last ♪ 518 00:25:25,106 --> 00:25:29,361 ♪ But all the time it's moving so fast ♪ 519 00:25:29,444 --> 00:25:34,157 ♪ Oh, faster than the beat of my heart ♪ 520 00:25:34,783 --> 00:25:36,159 ♪ Ah ♪ 521 00:25:36,243 --> 00:25:38,245 [vocalizing] 522 00:25:51,466 --> 00:25:52,509 ♪ Ah ♪ 523 00:25:52,592 --> 00:25:54,594 [continues vocalizing] 524 00:25:56,096 --> 00:25:57,389 ♪ Ah ♪ 525 00:25:57,472 --> 00:26:00,767 ♪ Faster than the beat of my heart ♪ 526 00:26:02,811 --> 00:26:05,981 ♪ Faster than the beat of my heart ♪