Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies (2020) Movie Script
What are you doing here?
Hanna, honey, I have something
I want to talk to you about.
What's up?
I was thinking about inviting
Cameron over for dinner.
I think it's time
the two of you met.
Sure.
I mean, I know it's just been
the two of us for so long now,
but I think that...
As I was saying...
Do I look okay?
Yes, honey. You look very nice.
I find out if I'm a finalist
for the scholarship today.
If I get this scholarship,
you won't have to work as many
double shifts for
my college fund.
I am sure they
will pick you, honey,
and either way,
we will work it out.
Today is not about me,
it's about you
pursuing your dreams.
Mwah.
Thanks, mom.
Oh, I got to go.
Alright, see you.
See you. Oh, and you should
totally invite Cameron,
and make your lasagne.
Michael:
Madison!
I'm right here.
There's no need to yell.
I thought you were still in bed.
I have an important
meeting this afternoon,
so I probably won't be
home until late tonight.
You gonna be okay on your own?
Of course, Daddy.
Why would tonight
be any different?
Well, maybe tonight you
actually do some homework.
You need to raise
your grades before colleges
request your transcripts.
I don't even want to go...
Madison, we've had
this discussion already.
You're going to college.
Have you thought about
maybe getting a tutor?
We'll talk about this later.
I gotta go.
Good work, Miss Fletcher.
Seriously?
Stop making us look bad.
Okay, but what'd you
get for that one?
Oh, girl, you are way off.
Do you think he knows
I skipped 7th period yesterday?
You did?
Hanna?
Please tell me you have...
Not so loud.
Yeah, I have your project.
First, there's
a matter of payment.
Now can I have my project?
I won't keep you in suspense.
You're a finalist!
Top of your class,
captain of
the cheerleading squad,
class president.
You're a college
recruiter's dream.
Well, I took my
entrance exams last summer,
but I'm totally happy
to do them again if...
No need.
The interview focuses on
upstanding moral character.
My secretary will contact
you with all the scheduling.
Okay, cool.
And congratulations.
We're all very proud of you.
Thank you.
I am so over this day.
Please tell me
you have something.
Don't take it all.
Okay, we've made our appearance.
Can we go now?
Hey, Madison!
Why aren't you in class?
Go! Go, go!
Where are you going?
Are you okay to drive?
You don't look it.
I'm barely buzzed. I'll be fine.
Just take the empties.
Oh, and make
sure you recycle it.
She's in room 12.
I was just in there.
Okay, thank you.
Madison! Are you ok?
Aunt Amanda? I...
I'm totally fine.
I shouldn't even be here really.
Hey, can you stop
them from calling Dad?
It's procedure. We have to.
Driving while intoxicated?
What's going on?
I don't know.
I don't know.
Look, lately, just everything
has been so crazy
and I'm starting to feel...
Young lady, do you have any
idea how much trouble you're in?
Do you?
I had to walk out of
an important meeting.
I come here and I find out you
didn't just total another car,
but you were driving drunk?
I wasn't drunk.
That's what you want
to say to me right now?
You know what? You're lucky
I spoke to the officer
and he's just letting
you off with a warning.
Having that on your record
could ruin your future.
Don't look at your Aunt.
She'd never find Hanna
doing something so stupid.
Mike.
I wish Mom was still here.
If your mom was still here,
what you did today
would've killed her.
Michael, that is not fair!
Stay out of this, Amanda.
Can I talk to you for
a minute outside, please?
Come on.
I get that you're upset,
but this could have been
a whole lot worse. Maybe you
could just ease up a little?
Madison is my child.
She's my sister's child, too.
You can at least tell her
that you are glad she's okay.
Of course I'm glad she's ok.
Well, don't tell me. Tell her!
You know what, Amanda?
Just back off.
Don't, Michael. Do not do that.
Do not push me away again.
We're done here.
There you go.
You do realize it'll take at
least an hour of work to earn
enough to pay for those drinks?
Okay, new rule.
No math during work hours.
Okay.
Besides, nothing's
too good for you.
Chai Latte.
My favourite.
What's your favourite?
Maybe you could find out
if we get coffee
together this weekend?
That was incredibly awkward.
No, it wasn't.
I messed up. I... I, um...
I'm really just trying
to ask you out, I guess.
I would like that very much.
Well, the shelves aren't
going to stock themselves, so...
Okay, yeah. Sorry.
Madison, we need to talk.
Is it about the color
of my new car?
'Cause I'm thinking
a mirror finish this time.
I agree you need a car,
but no more sports cars.
This time, it's going to be
something safe like an SUV.
Do I look like a soccer mom?
No, but you'll drive like one.
As far as school,
I think you need to be
more like your cousin Hanna.
- Daddy...
- Don't Daddy me.
You're about to learn that
actions have consequences.
You don't get into college,
you won't have
my financial support.
He said that?
What are you going to do?
Whatever I have to.
And one, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight.
There's going to be
lots of hot guys there.
She already has someone
she's interested in.
A secret guy?
You don't know him.
He just goes to another school.
Brookside Academy.
So, he's some rich douche.
Not at all. He's actually
there on a scholarship.
We work together and he tutors.
He's really smart and cute.
Has he asked you out yet?
I'll see you guys later.
Hey, Madison. How are you?
Tonight?
Well, I kind of have
an important dinner
thing to get to, so...
Oh, perfect. You're here.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Cute sweater.
Thanks.
Drew, I thought that
was your car outside.
Yeah, we... We have a...
We have a project, so...
Cool.
Yeah.
Well, enough chit chat.
Hanna, I have an emergency.
I'm totally
desperate for your help.
What's up?
So, I know it's been
a while since I've given you
any of my hand me downs,
but Daddy says at least half
this stuff had to go so I figure
the least I can do is help you
update your own closet.
Come on,
let's try some stuff on.
This is the emergency?
Actually, I have my
college entrance exams
on Saturday
and I am so not ready.
Oh, well, I have a few
practice tests if you want.
Or you could just
write it for me.
Are you serious?
Oh, come on.
You could totally pass for me.
Uh, I'm not going
to help you cheat.
But I'll help you study.
I'm totally kidding.
Of course,
you'll help me cram, right?
Of course.
Cool. You must try this one on.
It would look
so gorgeous on you.
Uh, it's not really my style.
We're just having fun.
Come on, strip.
I will go make us
some mocktails.
How's my homework coming?
Wow! Here you go.
Thanks.
Should we go check on Drew?
You like him, don't you?
First, these are
great mocktails, so drink up.
Ooh, try this one on.
This is fun, right?
Sure.
Go.
Okay.
So cute.
Yes.
Oh, wow!
Look at you, miss thing.
Yes, you look gorgeous.
Thank you.
See? You look amazing.
Hanna: Hi.
Hi.
Wow.
You two should
totally get a picture.
Come on, get close to her.
Put your arm around her,
come on.
You guys should totally kiss.
Don't pretend like
you don't want to.
Come on. Just do it already.
Oh, baby. Okay.
Is she okay? What did you...
She's just tired.
She works so hard.
Did you spike Hanna's drink?
Of course not.
Although she may
have had a sip of mine
and, yeah, it's pretty loaded.
Oh, come on.
You've been wanting to kiss her.
Not like that.
What did you put in her drink?
Nothing, I swear.
See? Zero alcohol. Happy?
You'd think she'd know
better than to drink mine,
but it's fine, okay?
I'll take care of her.
Such a lightweight.
Look, I gotta get home,
but you promise me...
I promise.
Go.
Drive safe.
Rise and shine, Princess.
What happened?
Check it out.
We had so much fun last night.
Oh, my God.
Madison, what are those?
You don't know?
You wrote on me?
It's just lipstick.
It'll wash off.
You made it look like I'm...
A trashy slut?
You haven't even
seen the best part.
You have to delete those.
I will. I promise.
Just as soon as you take
the test for me on Saturday.
What? No! I already...
Look, the choice is simple.
Either I can post
these everywhere,
or you can take the test for me.
You'd get in trouble. I would
tell everyone that it was you.
Maybe, but you're still
the one who would lose.
All those college applications?
The extra shifts
your mom's been working,
and that big scholarship?
Even if you told them
they were photoshopped,
which they're obviously not,
would they really want to
be associated with this?
How did you...
No one can see that!
Okay, then all you have to do
is write one little test for me.
Why are you doing this?
Because Daddy says
if I don't get into college,
then he's cutting
me off financially.
He says he wants me
to be more like you.
I'm sorry that he said that,
but, Madison, this isn't right.
You wouldn't...
I wouldn't dare?
Should I post
these on social media
or just text your
contacts directly?
No, no, no, please!
Just one test?
That's all.
Where have you been?
Uh, Madison's.
This whole time?
Yeah.
She invited me over and gave me
some more hand-me-downs.
I called you and texted,
and you didn't reply.
I'm sorry.
I fell asleep
and Madison didn't wake me up.
Dinner with Cameron!
Mom, I'm so sorry.
I really do want to meet him.
Do you? Because if you
have any reservations,
you can talk to me.
I know, but I don't.
I told Madison I had a dinner
thing, but she didn't care.
It was all about her.
She's not that bad.
Maybe she just figured
you needed the sleep?
Did you get some nice clothes?
Yeah.
You okay?
Just tired.
Nothing some leftover
lasagne can't fix, right?
Well, it is always
better the next day.
I'll get you some.
Horrible news about Drew.
What do you mean?
How do you not know?
Kid drove his car into a tree.
Do you think he was drunk?
How would I know?
Weren't you guys working
on a project together?
It's funny.
He actually never showed up.
Really?
Mm-hm.
Poor guy.
Okay, he has a couple
of bumps and bruises.
He's in a coma.
Mrs. Mia?
Hanna.
So nice to meet you.
I'm Beatrice Mia,
here on behalf of the Jefferson
Scholarship Committee.
As a finalist, you are
already amongst an elite group,
but in this final phase,
we want to delve
a little deeper.
Find the story
behind the statistics.
Shall we get started?
Yes, Ma'am.
What made you
want to be a doctor?
Well, my mom's an amazing nurse.
I've always wanted to
help people, you know?
Be more like her.
We even call
ourselves Team Fletcher.
So, you really rely on her?
Of course, she's my mom, but...
Yes?
She'd just had to
work really hard for us.
I try to handle
as much as I can myself.
Do you consider yourself to
be a person of good character?
I try, but nobody's
perfect, right?
Exactly. That's why the
interview committee likes to
provide our candidates
an opportunity to explain
any past mistakes.
Have you ever done
anything you regret?
Not yet.
Well, hello.
You've been avoiding me.
Mr. Parker, don't be silly.
Can I call you Jim?
You missed your practice test...
I'm so busy.
No time for practice.
The real test is coming.
That sounds like
a dire prophecy.
Okay, cut it out, Ms. Willits.
Look, I know that
you want out of here.
Oh, I really do.
Then you need to
get serious about your
college entrance exam.
You know, people really need
to stop underestimating me.
I'm a lot smarter than
people give me credit for.
I've never doubted
your intelligence.
So, I will see you Saturday?
Wait, why?
I'm volunteering as
a proctor of the test.
I'll be able to wish you luck.
Gotta go. See you later.
Mm-hm.
You heard about your boy Drew?
What?
Hey.
Maybe he's more than
just a work friend, huh?
Yeah, he asked me
out this weekend.
I was going to tell you.
I know you can't
really say much,
but he's going
to be alright, right?
It's just too early to tell,
but he could make
a full recovery.
You've got to
hold on to that, okay?
I need to go.
Hey, I'm sure there's a part
of him that knows you're here.
This is too much.
With the interview today,
and I have a bunch of homework.
I just... I gotta go.
You're gonna
watch over him, right?
He's a really good guy.
Of course.
Hanna:
I know the drill, Madison.
Well, just a couple
of reminders.
Hanna:
Fine.
There's gonna be kids from
all over the county there
and just a couple
from my school.
Just stand like you're
ready to go into a fight,
not cheer for one, okay?
Hanna:
Whatever.
Anyone who actually knows
me will take that as a sign
to just give me my space.
Most importantly,
do not let my guidance counselor
Mr. Parker get
a close look at you.
He'll be wearing this
hideous blue cardigan.
Such a dweeb.
Do what I say and everything's
going to be fine, okay?
Hanna: Yup.
He's not gonna be
a problem for long.
Why is it so hard
to get into college?
Hello?
What?
Yeah, I'll be right there.
Thank you.
I've got an emergency
at my home.
Uh, I'll try to make it back.
I'm sorry. Excuse me, sorry.
Mom, I thought you had a shift.
What is with this new look?
You look more like, uh, Madison.
Her way of thanking me for
a last minute cram session.
It seems a bit dramatic for day.
Mm-hm. I'm looking forward
to washing it all off.
So, the thing is,
I don't personally think...
Who's that?
It's my cousin.
I should probably
go see what she wants.
Okay, don't be late.
What?
Wow. No foreplay
or anything, huh?
Ew, why are you so...
Alright, let me stop
you from saying something
you're going to regret later.
Okay, weekend's over,
and so is our deal.
Did you delete the pictures?
I've actually
been rethinking that.
What do you mean?
I need you to write
my college entrance essays.
You said it would be one test.
I held up my end of the deal,
now you have to as well.
Geez, you'd think you
might just want to help me
because I'm your cousin.
I don't know why you
make me go to such extremes.
I would help you,
it's just you're not really
asking for help.
Touch.
Here are the essay prompts for
the colleges I'm applying to.
Princeton? Columbia? UPenn?
Mm, just my safety school.
Well, with your GPA, I think you
should apply to State College.
Gross. Now, come on,
if I have to go to college,
I'm at least going
somewhere with some prestige.
Come on, Hanna.
It's just a few essays.
It's so easy for you.
No.
I can't just keep
doing stuff for you.
I won't.
Sure you will.
I mean, if those photos
aren't enough to ruin you,
I'm pretty sure
fraudulent test taking will be.
Now, how about
those essays, huh?
When do you need them by?
Mr. Parker:
Madison, got a minute?
Mr. Parker, always a delight.
I was surprised to see your name
on the test roster on Saturday.
You actually showed up.
Yeah, I feel
really good about it.
You seem confident.
Definitely.
I was kind of surprised though.
I didn't see you there.
I had a last minute emergency.
Oh, no, you have to rush home?
I didn't say
anything about my home.
Just guessing.
And is that how you
approach a test, too?
My scores might
impress you, Parker.
Don't underestimate me.
Okay.
How do I look?
You look beautiful.
Okay, can you take care of that?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Hi. Oh, thank you.
So nice. They're beautiful.
Hanna, Cameron. Cameron, Hanna.
Hi, how are you?
Nice to meet you.
You, too.
I was expecting
a pocket protector.
Ah, yes,
computer technology specialist.
Normally I sport one,
but for special occasions
I like to dress it up.
Good call.
- Would you, uh...
- Yeah.
Thanks.
What are you working on?
Uh, college entrance essay.
I'm editing this for my cousin.
Ah, it's that time of year.
Yeah.
I hope everyone's hungry.
Yeah, I'm starving.
Okay, well, let's, uh,
let's eat. I hope it's good.
So, the guy made hundreds
of fraudulent purchases on
the credit card,
from dog food to Gucci loafers,
never realizing
it can be traced.
And you caught him?
Go, Cameron!
The things people do.
He'll have plenty
of time to reflect.
Hi, Madison.
Right now? I'm kind of
in the middle of dinner.
Okay, I'll be right over.
Really?
Go ahead.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
How you doing?
Almost done.
Oh, good. You can do
my pre-calc assignment, too.
I gotta get home.
I have my own homework to do.
Hm, sounds like a you problem.
It's okay. You can bring
it by my school tomorrow.
All the way to Brookside?
Obviously.
What's going on with you?
You haven't responded
to any of my texts.
I haven't received any texts.
Whatever.
Ms. Davis: Hanna,
I didn't get your homework.
I'm so sorry, Ms. Davis..
Can I get an extension?
Not on a homework assignment.
If it's just once, it won't
affect your grade that much,
but is something wrong?
Hey, kiddo.
Your vitals looks good,
so maybe try waking up today?
I'm trying to get
Hanna to come see you again,
but she's been busy helping
Madison with her college...
Hey, calm down, Drew.
What's gotten your
heart rate going so fast?
His vitals were stable
30 seconds ago but just spiked.
Such a nice colour for you.
It's gonna look so nice.
You're done?
Did we start early?
I texted you.
I'm so sorry, coach.
I didn't know.
This was delivered for you.
Parker, not so much of a delight
when you appear out of nowhere.
Are you practicing
your magic tricks?
That's interesting because your
SUV appeared out of nowhere too.
What do you mean?
It's kind of strange how you
could be here taking the test
and yet at the same
time vandalizing my home.
Maybe you're the magician
being in two places at one time.
Again, I don't know what
you mean. I was here.
Except, my neighbor saw a
vehicle that looks just like
yours driven by someone who
looks just like you.
That is weird,
because I was here.
You know, you keep saying that.
I'm still not believing you.
I'd be careful throwing around
such unfounded accusations.
Working hard?
Yeah.
I'm not supposed
to say anything,
but we got some
test results back today,
and your friend Drew
had Rohypnol in his system.
Drew doesn't do drugs.
I believe you.
We see it at the hospital
all too frequently
investigating this type
of thing, but it's just
different when it's someone
so close to my own girl.
Promise me you'll
be careful, okay?
Yeah.
Of course, I'll be careful.
Okay.
What are you doing here?
Well, I just found out that
Drew had Rohypnol in his system
the night of his car accident.
The same night that I have
absolutely no recollection of.
So, what are you saying?
Drew never took drugs.
You must have
slipped him something,
and me, too.
Was it the drink?
Nice conspiracy theory,
Hanna Banana,
but, uh...
He's not a goody
two shoes like you.
Only one good shoe at most.
Whatever. He is a good,
honest, decent person.
Hanna, who do you think I had
doing all of my work before you?
What?
Your golden boy was
a world class cheater.
I paid him to do it all.
Well, you took advantage of him,
his financial situation,
just like you're
taking advantage of me.
Maybe.
You're not going anywhere.
Why do you do this to people?
How can you live with yourself?
How can you live with yourself?
You know, you've done things
that you're not proud of,
and in case you've forgotten,
you still have
the most to lose here.
Well, the police
are investigating,
and I'm not going to let
you get away with this anymore.
You have it so good
because you have a mom.
Somebody who cares about you.
And remembers your birthday
and what sizes you wear,
but you are not
better than me, Hanna.
I never said I was.
You don't even know
how good you have it.
Your mother does
everything for you.
We both lost parents.
You have a dad and I don't.
No. No, you're wrong
because see, when I lost my mom,
I also lost my dad.
Mike: Madison, come down here.
Are you nervous?
I've seen you working with
Hanna and applying yourself.
I just hope it shows
up in the grade report.
So do I.
Open please, Daddy.
I still have a C in Pre-Calc?
My teacher hates me.
Well, check out that B+ in Econ.
I worked hard on that project.
So, do you think my
grades are good enough
to get me into UPenn?
Well, it'll help if they
continue to improve,
and of course, we still
don't have your entrance exam
scores yet.
They can make or break you.
I feel really good about them.
Still, after three years
of not taking school seriously,
it's going to take a lot of
hard work to raise your GPA.
Maybe you should
consider joining some
extracurricular clubs or maybe
doing some community service
or something like that.
Or I could transfer to Elmwood.
Transfer to Elmwood?
I'm sending you to one of
the best schools in
the western hemisphere.
Exactly.
Look, colleges can see
that I'm struggling there,
but if I transfer and I continue
to improve my grades
and I get killer exam scores,
then it looks like I'm a great
student and Brookside was just
the wrong environment for me.
That's actually not a bad idea.
That could work.
But listen to me carefully.
I still mean it.
If you don't get into college,
you won't have
my financial support.
No more clothes, no more cars.
You do understand that,
don't you?
If we do this,
and that's a big if,
I don't want to
hear any excuses about
how hard it is to
change schools mid-year.
Daddy, I will be their queen.
What are you doing here?
Did I not mention
that I transferred?
What? You can't...
Actually I can. Public school.
Now, it's gonna be
so much easier for you to
do all of my homework.
All?
Madison...
I'd like straight As.
I really can't talk
right now, Madison.
You think you'd be
a little more welcoming.
Are you serious?
Do you remember the last
time we saw each other?
Okay, I admit I overreacted
a bit, but so did you.
No, you can't be trusted.
That is such an understatement.
I can be trusted,
but I need to get into college,
and you can trust me
to do whatever is necessary
to make sure that happens.
Whatever is necessary
except your own work.
Hanna, I'm a realist.
I know that you're my best bet.
Hanna? Is that you?
Oh, hi.
I did hear something
good about you.
Really?
Your principal mentioned
that you're on the list of
Stellar Students.
Thank you. It's an honor.
And I also have some
news about the scholarship.
We've had a wonderful
influx of donors
and now we can guarantee
to meet the full costs of
not only tuition and books,
but also room and board.
Oh, wow. A full ride?
That's amazing!
That sounds life changing.
Indeed.
Mrs. Mia,
this my cousin Madison.
And you decide if
Hanna gets this scholarship?
I'm on the committee, yes.
That's great.
So, what brings you to Elmwood?
We check in on our
finalists every so often.
We try to be thorough.
Oh, well,
you haven't talked to me yet.
Well, if there's
anything else you need...
Oh, take it from a cousin.
I mean, the things
I could tell you.
Well, I'm sure if
she needs a refe...
Come on, let me
tell you a secret, hm?
I mean, she won't tell you
something like that, but I will.
I'm a tell-all
waiting to happen.
What did you say?
We should get to class.
We don't want Hanna doing
anything to jeopardize that
that big scholarship, huh?
I'll will talk
to you again soon.
Okay.
Okay, seriously,
what did you say?
You only need to worry
about what I could say,
or show her.
Okay. Fine. I get it.
Tell me about this
Stellar Student List?
It's a list honoring
the top students at Elmwood.
Hey, cousin.
Sit with me.
Guess you guys don't have sushi
days like my old school, huh?
Maybe you should go back there.
I'll ignore that this time.
I have a new assignment for you.
I already do
all your assignments.
Well, this one is extra.
What?
I want you to get me on
the Stellar Student List.
I checked around.
It's an impressive thing.
There's no way.
You have to be nominated
by at least two teachers.
Being on that list
would convince a school
to give me a chance.
The list is not student run.
I can't just alter the names.
You know,
you're a really smart girl,
but you need to learn
to think outside the box.
Put your imagination to work.
I'm sure you can figure it out.
You, and everybody else,
really need to learn to stop
underestimating me.
Not only do I have everything
on that phone backed up,
but I am also fully committed
to seeing this plan through.
Have I made my point, Hanna?
Yes. Yes, I'm sorry.
There will be repercussions.
Like Daddy always says,
actions have consequences.
Get me on that
list tonight, Hanna.
Hanna, come join me.
I don't think Hanna's
feeling too well.
Is she okay?
Oh, yeah. She'll be fine.
She has not been herself lately.
I'm actually am
really glad we have a moment
to speak in private.
Because I've been
wanting to tell you that
I don't agree with Hanna.
About what?
I don't think that
your butt is too big.
She said what?
I mean, look if you want to
go through with a nose job...
She said I need a nose job?
I'm just saying
I could see the benefit,
but I definitely don't
think you need to lose weight.
Hanna said I need
to lose weight?
Oh, was that something
she was just saying to me?
I thought she spoke
about this openly with you.
She's never mentioned
any of that to me.
I am so sorry.
I feel terrible.
I just wanted to support you,
that's all. Really.
I think that
you are so gorgeous,
and I mean, Hanna's so smart
that sometimes she just thinks
she knows what's best
for everybody else, too
I shouldn't have said anything.
Just forget
I brought it up, okay?
Please don't tell
Hanna I said anything.
I'm glad I know what
she really thinks about me.
Don't bother changing.
Why?
Everyone else has been at it
for at least thirty minutes.
You don't even realize
you're late, do you?
No, because it's Hanna's world.
Why are you in here?
I asked Coach for the privilege
of telling you myself.
Telling me what?
You're off the team.
What? Why?
This isn't fair.
What's not fair is that
everyone else shows up
on time every time
and puts 100% into this.
You are late, you're distracted,
you don't respond to texts.
What texts?
Like the text about
practice time being changed.
Look, I'll talk to Coach.
You have broken team rules.
Team's voted.
Coach is backing me on this.
You're off the squad.
And lastly, if you have
something to say about me,
say it to me
or keep your mouth shut.
What are you talking about now?
I told you you'd have to pay.
Please stop.
I know what I did
wasn't nice.
Do what I asked you to do.
Just do it tonight.
The cheesecake,
it was incredible.
It's so good.
You're late.
Again.
Do you want to tell
me where you've been?
School.
No, it is going to take more
of an explanation than that,
young lady.
Can you leave me alone?
You are out of line.
And, honey,
I am worried about you.
You know I can
take care of myself.
We take care of each other.
We're a team.
Yeah, right.
I've never felt more alone.
Okay, that is enough.
Start talking.
What is going on with you?
Nothing is going on.
I had homework
so I was doing it at school.
I didn't realize
how late it got.
And why didn't you reply
to any of my texts, then?
Why does everyone
keep saying that?
I have not received any texts!
There's no text from you.
There is the text
that I sent you, Hanna.
Okay, I don't get it.
Is my phone broken or something?
May I?
Ah, that's it.
What?
Your mom was blocked.
What?
Whoa, wait. I never blocked you!
Check Jill.
Yep. She's blocked too.
Okay, what is going on?
Apparently,
someone got into my phone
and played a trick on me.
I've unblocked them,
but you might want to check
your other contacts.
I will. Thank you.
You know what? I'm gonna
warm you up some dinner,
and then we are
going to have a talk.
No, no, no. I really tired
and I just need to go to sleep.
I'm so sorry about that.
Oh, no. Don't be.
I haven't seen her like
this for a very long time.
She's got a lot
of pressure on her
and she's been helping
Madison a lot too.
That's all extra.
Luckily, she's also
got you for a mother.
Yeah.
No way.
A cousin.
That's how she did it.
Hi.
I know you can beat this.
You have to.
There's still
so much you have to do.
You still owe me a date.
I know you're still here.
I know you're still fighting.
I am, too.
What are you doing here?
You usually put such practiced
charm into your greetings.
That was when I had to
stay on your good side.
Yeah, right.
You burned that bridge
or should I say, smashed it?
Are you going to tell me
what you're doing here?
I'm here to talk
to your new principal,
but he's at a conference,
so I'm gonna come back tomorrow.
Maybe you could leave a message.
I know how you did it.
I know how you managed to
be in two places at one time,
but what I don't know is how
you convinced your cousin Hanna
to go along with it.
I'm going to talk to your new
principal about the academic
stuff and I'm just waiting
on the security footage from
the test and I'm pretty
confident it's going to show
that Hanna was
there instead of you.
You don't know anything.
Just think about it.
If you're as smart
as you think you are,
you'll turn yourself in.
What are you doing here?
I know you're under
a lot of pressure,
but if you're not gonna
come clean then we don't have
anything to talk about.
Come on, I've worked too hard.
I can't let you ruin
everything for me now.
Get off my property.
Now.
Go.
Oh, my God.
Daddy! What are you doing here?
Wait.
What?
The Stellar Student List?
Honey, that is wonderful!
Oh, I know you've
worked so hard.
What do you want, Madison?
Why can't your friend
Kitty come pick you up?
She got you there.
Because genius,
then my father would realize
that I'm not at
your house studying.
Oh, come on,
it's barely a block away.
What is the problem?
If you don't,
I'll show everyone the pictures.
Okay, you win. I'm on my way.
Madison:
1887, Giles Avenue.
Where are you going?
Madison:
Is that your mom?
Who is that on the phone?
Madison. She wants me to...
I don't care what she wants.
You tell her you're
not available tonight.
Wait until she goes,
and then sneak out.
I can't come, Madison.
Like I told you,
just do what I say
and everything's
going to be fine.
I'm not coming.
Give me the phone.
But as you know,
there will be consequences.
What did she mean
there will be consequences?
You're going
to start explaining now,
and this time, I want the truth.
Okay. Talk to me.
I didn't want to worry you,
but then things
got out of control.
What things?
Tell me.
I think Madison roofied me.
What?
I mean, she must have.
After I found out about Drew,
I wanted to see if
the same thing happened to me.
So, I got tested.
You tested positive.
That little...
I think I needed
those results to believe
this nightmare's real.
Yeah, but... but why?
Why would she do this to you?
She took pictures, Mom.
Bad ones.
When I was unconscious.
And she took off all my clothes.
What?
And she's been using
the pictures to blackmail me.
She's been making me
do all of her homework.
And a lot more.
Why didn't you
come to me sooner?
I thought I could
handle it myself.
Right.
My brave, strong girl.
I'm so sorry that
you went through this.
This is no longer
your burden, okay?
Okay.
I'm handling this now.
Uh, hello?
Do you have any idea what
your daughter has been up to?
Yes, I know she's at a party.
I can track her phone with mine.
I'm not going to
hold it against Hanna.
What do you mean
hold it against Hanna?
Well, instead of studying,
Hanna took Madison to the party.
No, Hanna was
asleep in her room.
Are you sure about that?
Yes. Yes, I am sure about that.
I found her on the phone
as Madison was trying to
blackmail her
into picking her up
and saying they
were studying together.
Blackmailed? With what?
Madison drugged Hanna.
She took compromising photos
and has been holding them over
her head for months
and Hanna's been doing all of
Madison's homework.
Don't be ridiculous.
I know Madison can
tell a good story,
but I mean, Hanna,
that's a a whole other level.
She got tested, Michael.
It came back
positive for Rohypnol.
Look, I understand your concern
that someone tried to
take advantage of Hanna,
but you don't know Madison.
No, you don't know Madison.
She roofied Drew,
putting him in the hospital.
She roofied Hanna.
Hold it right there.
You might have proof
they've both been roofied,
but you have nothing
that proves Madison did it.
Madison has turned
her life around.
She has a really good chance
to get into this great school,
and now you're saying
she did it all by cheating?
I'm sorry, yeah.
How dare you
make such accusations?
Just because Hanna's
been a handful lately,
don't redirect your
daughter's failures onto mine.
Okay, Michael,
you are not listening to me.
You don't hear me.
I know when you see me,
you see my sister,
and you are angry
that she's gone, but...
You know what? You just can't
handle that my daughter is
finally the smart one.
No, I can't handle that
your daughter is a criminal.
I, uh...
I have to go to the police.
Okay, just hold on. Hold on.
I'm sorry.
It's late,
this is all very upsetting.
Okay, maybe we
should get some rest
and just deal
with this tomorrow.
Please.
If Madison goes near Hanna...
You have my word.
And, I...
I'd like your
word that Hanna won't
do anything to hurt Madison.
Uh, yes.
How can I help you officers?
Good evening, sir. Mind if
we step inside for a chat?
Uh, yeah, sure. Come on in.
So, what's going on?
I'm Detective Frey
and this is my partner.
May we ask you a few
questions about Madison Willits?
Uh, that's my daughter, yes,
but she's out for the evening.
We're here because your
daughter's SUV was spotted on
Walnut Street this afternoon.
Are you investigating whether
she skipped school or not?
Would it be possible to
examine your daughter's SUV?
Do you have a warrant?
Not yet,
but we are investigating
a vehicular fatality
and we believe your daughter
may be a person of interest.
You've got to be kidding me.
A fatality?
I'm sorry, detective,
but not without a warrant.
We'll get one.
Thank you for your time.
Oh, my God.
Daddy.
Madison, Hanna's mom
told me everything.
Listen, don't believe anything
that Aunt Amanda says, okay?
It's all Hanna, I swear.
I found the pictures,
but baby girl, listen to me.
The police were here.
Honey, what were you
doing on Walnut Street?
Daddy, nothing. Nothing.
It was nothing. I...
Look, I can fix it.
I can, okay? Please just...
Stay where you are.
I'm coming to get you.
Don't move.
Madison,
what are you doing here?
I really need your help, Hanna.
This time I'm desperate.
I need you to say that
I was with you all afternoon.
You've got to give me an alibi.
What did you do?
He wouldn't stop.
He made me do it.
I don't know what
you're talking about,
but you're sounding insane.
Just do this last thing
and I will delete all of
the photos,
but if you don't, Hanna,
I swear, I will ruin you.
No.
I am so tired of
these stupid threats.
I don't want to hurt you, Hanna,
but you know that
this is your fault.
What's your plan, Madison?
You gonna kill me?
Put the knife down.
No, get off of her, Madison.
Stop.
Let me go!
No, no, no, no!
Okay, Madison.
You should have been my mom.
Or you should have
been the one who died.
No!
Madison!
Michael:
Madison. Madison.
Madison, listen to me.
I am so sorry.
Honey, I failed you.
This is all my fault.
You don't know.
Whatever you did,
I will be there beside you.
Honey, we can face it together.
Please.
Please put down the knife.
I'm begging you, honey.
Please.
Put it there.
I love you so much.
I'm so sorry I haven't
been the father you deserved.
I was lost in my own grief
and I completely shut you out.
And I promise I will
never do that again.
Daddy?
I'm sorry, Daddy.
Are you sure you
want to send it now?
I really need to
own up to my part in it.
I am so proud of you.
Hanna Voiceover:
Dear Mrs. Mia, in our interview,
you gave me the opportunity
to explain the story behind
a situation I regret.
At the time, I had no story.
No regrets.
But now, if you will
allow me to explain,
I have both.
There's a truth in the saying
that everyone is fighting
a battle we know nothing about,
but through it all,
I learned though there
may be consequences,
there should also be compassion.
Hanna, honey, I have something
I want to talk to you about.
What's up?
I was thinking about inviting
Cameron over for dinner.
I think it's time
the two of you met.
Sure.
I mean, I know it's just been
the two of us for so long now,
but I think that...
As I was saying...
Do I look okay?
Yes, honey. You look very nice.
I find out if I'm a finalist
for the scholarship today.
If I get this scholarship,
you won't have to work as many
double shifts for
my college fund.
I am sure they
will pick you, honey,
and either way,
we will work it out.
Today is not about me,
it's about you
pursuing your dreams.
Mwah.
Thanks, mom.
Oh, I got to go.
Alright, see you.
See you. Oh, and you should
totally invite Cameron,
and make your lasagne.
Michael:
Madison!
I'm right here.
There's no need to yell.
I thought you were still in bed.
I have an important
meeting this afternoon,
so I probably won't be
home until late tonight.
You gonna be okay on your own?
Of course, Daddy.
Why would tonight
be any different?
Well, maybe tonight you
actually do some homework.
You need to raise
your grades before colleges
request your transcripts.
I don't even want to go...
Madison, we've had
this discussion already.
You're going to college.
Have you thought about
maybe getting a tutor?
We'll talk about this later.
I gotta go.
Good work, Miss Fletcher.
Seriously?
Stop making us look bad.
Okay, but what'd you
get for that one?
Oh, girl, you are way off.
Do you think he knows
I skipped 7th period yesterday?
You did?
Hanna?
Please tell me you have...
Not so loud.
Yeah, I have your project.
First, there's
a matter of payment.
Now can I have my project?
I won't keep you in suspense.
You're a finalist!
Top of your class,
captain of
the cheerleading squad,
class president.
You're a college
recruiter's dream.
Well, I took my
entrance exams last summer,
but I'm totally happy
to do them again if...
No need.
The interview focuses on
upstanding moral character.
My secretary will contact
you with all the scheduling.
Okay, cool.
And congratulations.
We're all very proud of you.
Thank you.
I am so over this day.
Please tell me
you have something.
Don't take it all.
Okay, we've made our appearance.
Can we go now?
Hey, Madison!
Why aren't you in class?
Go! Go, go!
Where are you going?
Are you okay to drive?
You don't look it.
I'm barely buzzed. I'll be fine.
Just take the empties.
Oh, and make
sure you recycle it.
She's in room 12.
I was just in there.
Okay, thank you.
Madison! Are you ok?
Aunt Amanda? I...
I'm totally fine.
I shouldn't even be here really.
Hey, can you stop
them from calling Dad?
It's procedure. We have to.
Driving while intoxicated?
What's going on?
I don't know.
I don't know.
Look, lately, just everything
has been so crazy
and I'm starting to feel...
Young lady, do you have any
idea how much trouble you're in?
Do you?
I had to walk out of
an important meeting.
I come here and I find out you
didn't just total another car,
but you were driving drunk?
I wasn't drunk.
That's what you want
to say to me right now?
You know what? You're lucky
I spoke to the officer
and he's just letting
you off with a warning.
Having that on your record
could ruin your future.
Don't look at your Aunt.
She'd never find Hanna
doing something so stupid.
Mike.
I wish Mom was still here.
If your mom was still here,
what you did today
would've killed her.
Michael, that is not fair!
Stay out of this, Amanda.
Can I talk to you for
a minute outside, please?
Come on.
I get that you're upset,
but this could have been
a whole lot worse. Maybe you
could just ease up a little?
Madison is my child.
She's my sister's child, too.
You can at least tell her
that you are glad she's okay.
Of course I'm glad she's ok.
Well, don't tell me. Tell her!
You know what, Amanda?
Just back off.
Don't, Michael. Do not do that.
Do not push me away again.
We're done here.
There you go.
You do realize it'll take at
least an hour of work to earn
enough to pay for those drinks?
Okay, new rule.
No math during work hours.
Okay.
Besides, nothing's
too good for you.
Chai Latte.
My favourite.
What's your favourite?
Maybe you could find out
if we get coffee
together this weekend?
That was incredibly awkward.
No, it wasn't.
I messed up. I... I, um...
I'm really just trying
to ask you out, I guess.
I would like that very much.
Well, the shelves aren't
going to stock themselves, so...
Okay, yeah. Sorry.
Madison, we need to talk.
Is it about the color
of my new car?
'Cause I'm thinking
a mirror finish this time.
I agree you need a car,
but no more sports cars.
This time, it's going to be
something safe like an SUV.
Do I look like a soccer mom?
No, but you'll drive like one.
As far as school,
I think you need to be
more like your cousin Hanna.
- Daddy...
- Don't Daddy me.
You're about to learn that
actions have consequences.
You don't get into college,
you won't have
my financial support.
He said that?
What are you going to do?
Whatever I have to.
And one, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight.
There's going to be
lots of hot guys there.
She already has someone
she's interested in.
A secret guy?
You don't know him.
He just goes to another school.
Brookside Academy.
So, he's some rich douche.
Not at all. He's actually
there on a scholarship.
We work together and he tutors.
He's really smart and cute.
Has he asked you out yet?
I'll see you guys later.
Hey, Madison. How are you?
Tonight?
Well, I kind of have
an important dinner
thing to get to, so...
Oh, perfect. You're here.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Cute sweater.
Thanks.
Drew, I thought that
was your car outside.
Yeah, we... We have a...
We have a project, so...
Cool.
Yeah.
Well, enough chit chat.
Hanna, I have an emergency.
I'm totally
desperate for your help.
What's up?
So, I know it's been
a while since I've given you
any of my hand me downs,
but Daddy says at least half
this stuff had to go so I figure
the least I can do is help you
update your own closet.
Come on,
let's try some stuff on.
This is the emergency?
Actually, I have my
college entrance exams
on Saturday
and I am so not ready.
Oh, well, I have a few
practice tests if you want.
Or you could just
write it for me.
Are you serious?
Oh, come on.
You could totally pass for me.
Uh, I'm not going
to help you cheat.
But I'll help you study.
I'm totally kidding.
Of course,
you'll help me cram, right?
Of course.
Cool. You must try this one on.
It would look
so gorgeous on you.
Uh, it's not really my style.
We're just having fun.
Come on, strip.
I will go make us
some mocktails.
How's my homework coming?
Wow! Here you go.
Thanks.
Should we go check on Drew?
You like him, don't you?
First, these are
great mocktails, so drink up.
Ooh, try this one on.
This is fun, right?
Sure.
Go.
Okay.
So cute.
Yes.
Oh, wow!
Look at you, miss thing.
Yes, you look gorgeous.
Thank you.
See? You look amazing.
Hanna: Hi.
Hi.
Wow.
You two should
totally get a picture.
Come on, get close to her.
Put your arm around her,
come on.
You guys should totally kiss.
Don't pretend like
you don't want to.
Come on. Just do it already.
Oh, baby. Okay.
Is she okay? What did you...
She's just tired.
She works so hard.
Did you spike Hanna's drink?
Of course not.
Although she may
have had a sip of mine
and, yeah, it's pretty loaded.
Oh, come on.
You've been wanting to kiss her.
Not like that.
What did you put in her drink?
Nothing, I swear.
See? Zero alcohol. Happy?
You'd think she'd know
better than to drink mine,
but it's fine, okay?
I'll take care of her.
Such a lightweight.
Look, I gotta get home,
but you promise me...
I promise.
Go.
Drive safe.
Rise and shine, Princess.
What happened?
Check it out.
We had so much fun last night.
Oh, my God.
Madison, what are those?
You don't know?
You wrote on me?
It's just lipstick.
It'll wash off.
You made it look like I'm...
A trashy slut?
You haven't even
seen the best part.
You have to delete those.
I will. I promise.
Just as soon as you take
the test for me on Saturday.
What? No! I already...
Look, the choice is simple.
Either I can post
these everywhere,
or you can take the test for me.
You'd get in trouble. I would
tell everyone that it was you.
Maybe, but you're still
the one who would lose.
All those college applications?
The extra shifts
your mom's been working,
and that big scholarship?
Even if you told them
they were photoshopped,
which they're obviously not,
would they really want to
be associated with this?
How did you...
No one can see that!
Okay, then all you have to do
is write one little test for me.
Why are you doing this?
Because Daddy says
if I don't get into college,
then he's cutting
me off financially.
He says he wants me
to be more like you.
I'm sorry that he said that,
but, Madison, this isn't right.
You wouldn't...
I wouldn't dare?
Should I post
these on social media
or just text your
contacts directly?
No, no, no, please!
Just one test?
That's all.
Where have you been?
Uh, Madison's.
This whole time?
Yeah.
She invited me over and gave me
some more hand-me-downs.
I called you and texted,
and you didn't reply.
I'm sorry.
I fell asleep
and Madison didn't wake me up.
Dinner with Cameron!
Mom, I'm so sorry.
I really do want to meet him.
Do you? Because if you
have any reservations,
you can talk to me.
I know, but I don't.
I told Madison I had a dinner
thing, but she didn't care.
It was all about her.
She's not that bad.
Maybe she just figured
you needed the sleep?
Did you get some nice clothes?
Yeah.
You okay?
Just tired.
Nothing some leftover
lasagne can't fix, right?
Well, it is always
better the next day.
I'll get you some.
Horrible news about Drew.
What do you mean?
How do you not know?
Kid drove his car into a tree.
Do you think he was drunk?
How would I know?
Weren't you guys working
on a project together?
It's funny.
He actually never showed up.
Really?
Mm-hm.
Poor guy.
Okay, he has a couple
of bumps and bruises.
He's in a coma.
Mrs. Mia?
Hanna.
So nice to meet you.
I'm Beatrice Mia,
here on behalf of the Jefferson
Scholarship Committee.
As a finalist, you are
already amongst an elite group,
but in this final phase,
we want to delve
a little deeper.
Find the story
behind the statistics.
Shall we get started?
Yes, Ma'am.
What made you
want to be a doctor?
Well, my mom's an amazing nurse.
I've always wanted to
help people, you know?
Be more like her.
We even call
ourselves Team Fletcher.
So, you really rely on her?
Of course, she's my mom, but...
Yes?
She'd just had to
work really hard for us.
I try to handle
as much as I can myself.
Do you consider yourself to
be a person of good character?
I try, but nobody's
perfect, right?
Exactly. That's why the
interview committee likes to
provide our candidates
an opportunity to explain
any past mistakes.
Have you ever done
anything you regret?
Not yet.
Well, hello.
You've been avoiding me.
Mr. Parker, don't be silly.
Can I call you Jim?
You missed your practice test...
I'm so busy.
No time for practice.
The real test is coming.
That sounds like
a dire prophecy.
Okay, cut it out, Ms. Willits.
Look, I know that
you want out of here.
Oh, I really do.
Then you need to
get serious about your
college entrance exam.
You know, people really need
to stop underestimating me.
I'm a lot smarter than
people give me credit for.
I've never doubted
your intelligence.
So, I will see you Saturday?
Wait, why?
I'm volunteering as
a proctor of the test.
I'll be able to wish you luck.
Gotta go. See you later.
Mm-hm.
You heard about your boy Drew?
What?
Hey.
Maybe he's more than
just a work friend, huh?
Yeah, he asked me
out this weekend.
I was going to tell you.
I know you can't
really say much,
but he's going
to be alright, right?
It's just too early to tell,
but he could make
a full recovery.
You've got to
hold on to that, okay?
I need to go.
Hey, I'm sure there's a part
of him that knows you're here.
This is too much.
With the interview today,
and I have a bunch of homework.
I just... I gotta go.
You're gonna
watch over him, right?
He's a really good guy.
Of course.
Hanna:
I know the drill, Madison.
Well, just a couple
of reminders.
Hanna:
Fine.
There's gonna be kids from
all over the county there
and just a couple
from my school.
Just stand like you're
ready to go into a fight,
not cheer for one, okay?
Hanna:
Whatever.
Anyone who actually knows
me will take that as a sign
to just give me my space.
Most importantly,
do not let my guidance counselor
Mr. Parker get
a close look at you.
He'll be wearing this
hideous blue cardigan.
Such a dweeb.
Do what I say and everything's
going to be fine, okay?
Hanna: Yup.
He's not gonna be
a problem for long.
Why is it so hard
to get into college?
Hello?
What?
Yeah, I'll be right there.
Thank you.
I've got an emergency
at my home.
Uh, I'll try to make it back.
I'm sorry. Excuse me, sorry.
Mom, I thought you had a shift.
What is with this new look?
You look more like, uh, Madison.
Her way of thanking me for
a last minute cram session.
It seems a bit dramatic for day.
Mm-hm. I'm looking forward
to washing it all off.
So, the thing is,
I don't personally think...
Who's that?
It's my cousin.
I should probably
go see what she wants.
Okay, don't be late.
What?
Wow. No foreplay
or anything, huh?
Ew, why are you so...
Alright, let me stop
you from saying something
you're going to regret later.
Okay, weekend's over,
and so is our deal.
Did you delete the pictures?
I've actually
been rethinking that.
What do you mean?
I need you to write
my college entrance essays.
You said it would be one test.
I held up my end of the deal,
now you have to as well.
Geez, you'd think you
might just want to help me
because I'm your cousin.
I don't know why you
make me go to such extremes.
I would help you,
it's just you're not really
asking for help.
Touch.
Here are the essay prompts for
the colleges I'm applying to.
Princeton? Columbia? UPenn?
Mm, just my safety school.
Well, with your GPA, I think you
should apply to State College.
Gross. Now, come on,
if I have to go to college,
I'm at least going
somewhere with some prestige.
Come on, Hanna.
It's just a few essays.
It's so easy for you.
No.
I can't just keep
doing stuff for you.
I won't.
Sure you will.
I mean, if those photos
aren't enough to ruin you,
I'm pretty sure
fraudulent test taking will be.
Now, how about
those essays, huh?
When do you need them by?
Mr. Parker:
Madison, got a minute?
Mr. Parker, always a delight.
I was surprised to see your name
on the test roster on Saturday.
You actually showed up.
Yeah, I feel
really good about it.
You seem confident.
Definitely.
I was kind of surprised though.
I didn't see you there.
I had a last minute emergency.
Oh, no, you have to rush home?
I didn't say
anything about my home.
Just guessing.
And is that how you
approach a test, too?
My scores might
impress you, Parker.
Don't underestimate me.
Okay.
How do I look?
You look beautiful.
Okay, can you take care of that?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Hi. Oh, thank you.
So nice. They're beautiful.
Hanna, Cameron. Cameron, Hanna.
Hi, how are you?
Nice to meet you.
You, too.
I was expecting
a pocket protector.
Ah, yes,
computer technology specialist.
Normally I sport one,
but for special occasions
I like to dress it up.
Good call.
- Would you, uh...
- Yeah.
Thanks.
What are you working on?
Uh, college entrance essay.
I'm editing this for my cousin.
Ah, it's that time of year.
Yeah.
I hope everyone's hungry.
Yeah, I'm starving.
Okay, well, let's, uh,
let's eat. I hope it's good.
So, the guy made hundreds
of fraudulent purchases on
the credit card,
from dog food to Gucci loafers,
never realizing
it can be traced.
And you caught him?
Go, Cameron!
The things people do.
He'll have plenty
of time to reflect.
Hi, Madison.
Right now? I'm kind of
in the middle of dinner.
Okay, I'll be right over.
Really?
Go ahead.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
How you doing?
Almost done.
Oh, good. You can do
my pre-calc assignment, too.
I gotta get home.
I have my own homework to do.
Hm, sounds like a you problem.
It's okay. You can bring
it by my school tomorrow.
All the way to Brookside?
Obviously.
What's going on with you?
You haven't responded
to any of my texts.
I haven't received any texts.
Whatever.
Ms. Davis: Hanna,
I didn't get your homework.
I'm so sorry, Ms. Davis..
Can I get an extension?
Not on a homework assignment.
If it's just once, it won't
affect your grade that much,
but is something wrong?
Hey, kiddo.
Your vitals looks good,
so maybe try waking up today?
I'm trying to get
Hanna to come see you again,
but she's been busy helping
Madison with her college...
Hey, calm down, Drew.
What's gotten your
heart rate going so fast?
His vitals were stable
30 seconds ago but just spiked.
Such a nice colour for you.
It's gonna look so nice.
You're done?
Did we start early?
I texted you.
I'm so sorry, coach.
I didn't know.
This was delivered for you.
Parker, not so much of a delight
when you appear out of nowhere.
Are you practicing
your magic tricks?
That's interesting because your
SUV appeared out of nowhere too.
What do you mean?
It's kind of strange how you
could be here taking the test
and yet at the same
time vandalizing my home.
Maybe you're the magician
being in two places at one time.
Again, I don't know what
you mean. I was here.
Except, my neighbor saw a
vehicle that looks just like
yours driven by someone who
looks just like you.
That is weird,
because I was here.
You know, you keep saying that.
I'm still not believing you.
I'd be careful throwing around
such unfounded accusations.
Working hard?
Yeah.
I'm not supposed
to say anything,
but we got some
test results back today,
and your friend Drew
had Rohypnol in his system.
Drew doesn't do drugs.
I believe you.
We see it at the hospital
all too frequently
investigating this type
of thing, but it's just
different when it's someone
so close to my own girl.
Promise me you'll
be careful, okay?
Yeah.
Of course, I'll be careful.
Okay.
What are you doing here?
Well, I just found out that
Drew had Rohypnol in his system
the night of his car accident.
The same night that I have
absolutely no recollection of.
So, what are you saying?
Drew never took drugs.
You must have
slipped him something,
and me, too.
Was it the drink?
Nice conspiracy theory,
Hanna Banana,
but, uh...
He's not a goody
two shoes like you.
Only one good shoe at most.
Whatever. He is a good,
honest, decent person.
Hanna, who do you think I had
doing all of my work before you?
What?
Your golden boy was
a world class cheater.
I paid him to do it all.
Well, you took advantage of him,
his financial situation,
just like you're
taking advantage of me.
Maybe.
You're not going anywhere.
Why do you do this to people?
How can you live with yourself?
How can you live with yourself?
You know, you've done things
that you're not proud of,
and in case you've forgotten,
you still have
the most to lose here.
Well, the police
are investigating,
and I'm not going to let
you get away with this anymore.
You have it so good
because you have a mom.
Somebody who cares about you.
And remembers your birthday
and what sizes you wear,
but you are not
better than me, Hanna.
I never said I was.
You don't even know
how good you have it.
Your mother does
everything for you.
We both lost parents.
You have a dad and I don't.
No. No, you're wrong
because see, when I lost my mom,
I also lost my dad.
Mike: Madison, come down here.
Are you nervous?
I've seen you working with
Hanna and applying yourself.
I just hope it shows
up in the grade report.
So do I.
Open please, Daddy.
I still have a C in Pre-Calc?
My teacher hates me.
Well, check out that B+ in Econ.
I worked hard on that project.
So, do you think my
grades are good enough
to get me into UPenn?
Well, it'll help if they
continue to improve,
and of course, we still
don't have your entrance exam
scores yet.
They can make or break you.
I feel really good about them.
Still, after three years
of not taking school seriously,
it's going to take a lot of
hard work to raise your GPA.
Maybe you should
consider joining some
extracurricular clubs or maybe
doing some community service
or something like that.
Or I could transfer to Elmwood.
Transfer to Elmwood?
I'm sending you to one of
the best schools in
the western hemisphere.
Exactly.
Look, colleges can see
that I'm struggling there,
but if I transfer and I continue
to improve my grades
and I get killer exam scores,
then it looks like I'm a great
student and Brookside was just
the wrong environment for me.
That's actually not a bad idea.
That could work.
But listen to me carefully.
I still mean it.
If you don't get into college,
you won't have
my financial support.
No more clothes, no more cars.
You do understand that,
don't you?
If we do this,
and that's a big if,
I don't want to
hear any excuses about
how hard it is to
change schools mid-year.
Daddy, I will be their queen.
What are you doing here?
Did I not mention
that I transferred?
What? You can't...
Actually I can. Public school.
Now, it's gonna be
so much easier for you to
do all of my homework.
All?
Madison...
I'd like straight As.
I really can't talk
right now, Madison.
You think you'd be
a little more welcoming.
Are you serious?
Do you remember the last
time we saw each other?
Okay, I admit I overreacted
a bit, but so did you.
No, you can't be trusted.
That is such an understatement.
I can be trusted,
but I need to get into college,
and you can trust me
to do whatever is necessary
to make sure that happens.
Whatever is necessary
except your own work.
Hanna, I'm a realist.
I know that you're my best bet.
Hanna? Is that you?
Oh, hi.
I did hear something
good about you.
Really?
Your principal mentioned
that you're on the list of
Stellar Students.
Thank you. It's an honor.
And I also have some
news about the scholarship.
We've had a wonderful
influx of donors
and now we can guarantee
to meet the full costs of
not only tuition and books,
but also room and board.
Oh, wow. A full ride?
That's amazing!
That sounds life changing.
Indeed.
Mrs. Mia,
this my cousin Madison.
And you decide if
Hanna gets this scholarship?
I'm on the committee, yes.
That's great.
So, what brings you to Elmwood?
We check in on our
finalists every so often.
We try to be thorough.
Oh, well,
you haven't talked to me yet.
Well, if there's
anything else you need...
Oh, take it from a cousin.
I mean, the things
I could tell you.
Well, I'm sure if
she needs a refe...
Come on, let me
tell you a secret, hm?
I mean, she won't tell you
something like that, but I will.
I'm a tell-all
waiting to happen.
What did you say?
We should get to class.
We don't want Hanna doing
anything to jeopardize that
that big scholarship, huh?
I'll will talk
to you again soon.
Okay.
Okay, seriously,
what did you say?
You only need to worry
about what I could say,
or show her.
Okay. Fine. I get it.
Tell me about this
Stellar Student List?
It's a list honoring
the top students at Elmwood.
Hey, cousin.
Sit with me.
Guess you guys don't have sushi
days like my old school, huh?
Maybe you should go back there.
I'll ignore that this time.
I have a new assignment for you.
I already do
all your assignments.
Well, this one is extra.
What?
I want you to get me on
the Stellar Student List.
I checked around.
It's an impressive thing.
There's no way.
You have to be nominated
by at least two teachers.
Being on that list
would convince a school
to give me a chance.
The list is not student run.
I can't just alter the names.
You know,
you're a really smart girl,
but you need to learn
to think outside the box.
Put your imagination to work.
I'm sure you can figure it out.
You, and everybody else,
really need to learn to stop
underestimating me.
Not only do I have everything
on that phone backed up,
but I am also fully committed
to seeing this plan through.
Have I made my point, Hanna?
Yes. Yes, I'm sorry.
There will be repercussions.
Like Daddy always says,
actions have consequences.
Get me on that
list tonight, Hanna.
Hanna, come join me.
I don't think Hanna's
feeling too well.
Is she okay?
Oh, yeah. She'll be fine.
She has not been herself lately.
I'm actually am
really glad we have a moment
to speak in private.
Because I've been
wanting to tell you that
I don't agree with Hanna.
About what?
I don't think that
your butt is too big.
She said what?
I mean, look if you want to
go through with a nose job...
She said I need a nose job?
I'm just saying
I could see the benefit,
but I definitely don't
think you need to lose weight.
Hanna said I need
to lose weight?
Oh, was that something
she was just saying to me?
I thought she spoke
about this openly with you.
She's never mentioned
any of that to me.
I am so sorry.
I feel terrible.
I just wanted to support you,
that's all. Really.
I think that
you are so gorgeous,
and I mean, Hanna's so smart
that sometimes she just thinks
she knows what's best
for everybody else, too
I shouldn't have said anything.
Just forget
I brought it up, okay?
Please don't tell
Hanna I said anything.
I'm glad I know what
she really thinks about me.
Don't bother changing.
Why?
Everyone else has been at it
for at least thirty minutes.
You don't even realize
you're late, do you?
No, because it's Hanna's world.
Why are you in here?
I asked Coach for the privilege
of telling you myself.
Telling me what?
You're off the team.
What? Why?
This isn't fair.
What's not fair is that
everyone else shows up
on time every time
and puts 100% into this.
You are late, you're distracted,
you don't respond to texts.
What texts?
Like the text about
practice time being changed.
Look, I'll talk to Coach.
You have broken team rules.
Team's voted.
Coach is backing me on this.
You're off the squad.
And lastly, if you have
something to say about me,
say it to me
or keep your mouth shut.
What are you talking about now?
I told you you'd have to pay.
Please stop.
I know what I did
wasn't nice.
Do what I asked you to do.
Just do it tonight.
The cheesecake,
it was incredible.
It's so good.
You're late.
Again.
Do you want to tell
me where you've been?
School.
No, it is going to take more
of an explanation than that,
young lady.
Can you leave me alone?
You are out of line.
And, honey,
I am worried about you.
You know I can
take care of myself.
We take care of each other.
We're a team.
Yeah, right.
I've never felt more alone.
Okay, that is enough.
Start talking.
What is going on with you?
Nothing is going on.
I had homework
so I was doing it at school.
I didn't realize
how late it got.
And why didn't you reply
to any of my texts, then?
Why does everyone
keep saying that?
I have not received any texts!
There's no text from you.
There is the text
that I sent you, Hanna.
Okay, I don't get it.
Is my phone broken or something?
May I?
Ah, that's it.
What?
Your mom was blocked.
What?
Whoa, wait. I never blocked you!
Check Jill.
Yep. She's blocked too.
Okay, what is going on?
Apparently,
someone got into my phone
and played a trick on me.
I've unblocked them,
but you might want to check
your other contacts.
I will. Thank you.
You know what? I'm gonna
warm you up some dinner,
and then we are
going to have a talk.
No, no, no. I really tired
and I just need to go to sleep.
I'm so sorry about that.
Oh, no. Don't be.
I haven't seen her like
this for a very long time.
She's got a lot
of pressure on her
and she's been helping
Madison a lot too.
That's all extra.
Luckily, she's also
got you for a mother.
Yeah.
No way.
A cousin.
That's how she did it.
Hi.
I know you can beat this.
You have to.
There's still
so much you have to do.
You still owe me a date.
I know you're still here.
I know you're still fighting.
I am, too.
What are you doing here?
You usually put such practiced
charm into your greetings.
That was when I had to
stay on your good side.
Yeah, right.
You burned that bridge
or should I say, smashed it?
Are you going to tell me
what you're doing here?
I'm here to talk
to your new principal,
but he's at a conference,
so I'm gonna come back tomorrow.
Maybe you could leave a message.
I know how you did it.
I know how you managed to
be in two places at one time,
but what I don't know is how
you convinced your cousin Hanna
to go along with it.
I'm going to talk to your new
principal about the academic
stuff and I'm just waiting
on the security footage from
the test and I'm pretty
confident it's going to show
that Hanna was
there instead of you.
You don't know anything.
Just think about it.
If you're as smart
as you think you are,
you'll turn yourself in.
What are you doing here?
I know you're under
a lot of pressure,
but if you're not gonna
come clean then we don't have
anything to talk about.
Come on, I've worked too hard.
I can't let you ruin
everything for me now.
Get off my property.
Now.
Go.
Oh, my God.
Daddy! What are you doing here?
Wait.
What?
The Stellar Student List?
Honey, that is wonderful!
Oh, I know you've
worked so hard.
What do you want, Madison?
Why can't your friend
Kitty come pick you up?
She got you there.
Because genius,
then my father would realize
that I'm not at
your house studying.
Oh, come on,
it's barely a block away.
What is the problem?
If you don't,
I'll show everyone the pictures.
Okay, you win. I'm on my way.
Madison:
1887, Giles Avenue.
Where are you going?
Madison:
Is that your mom?
Who is that on the phone?
Madison. She wants me to...
I don't care what she wants.
You tell her you're
not available tonight.
Wait until she goes,
and then sneak out.
I can't come, Madison.
Like I told you,
just do what I say
and everything's
going to be fine.
I'm not coming.
Give me the phone.
But as you know,
there will be consequences.
What did she mean
there will be consequences?
You're going
to start explaining now,
and this time, I want the truth.
Okay. Talk to me.
I didn't want to worry you,
but then things
got out of control.
What things?
Tell me.
I think Madison roofied me.
What?
I mean, she must have.
After I found out about Drew,
I wanted to see if
the same thing happened to me.
So, I got tested.
You tested positive.
That little...
I think I needed
those results to believe
this nightmare's real.
Yeah, but... but why?
Why would she do this to you?
She took pictures, Mom.
Bad ones.
When I was unconscious.
And she took off all my clothes.
What?
And she's been using
the pictures to blackmail me.
She's been making me
do all of her homework.
And a lot more.
Why didn't you
come to me sooner?
I thought I could
handle it myself.
Right.
My brave, strong girl.
I'm so sorry that
you went through this.
This is no longer
your burden, okay?
Okay.
I'm handling this now.
Uh, hello?
Do you have any idea what
your daughter has been up to?
Yes, I know she's at a party.
I can track her phone with mine.
I'm not going to
hold it against Hanna.
What do you mean
hold it against Hanna?
Well, instead of studying,
Hanna took Madison to the party.
No, Hanna was
asleep in her room.
Are you sure about that?
Yes. Yes, I am sure about that.
I found her on the phone
as Madison was trying to
blackmail her
into picking her up
and saying they
were studying together.
Blackmailed? With what?
Madison drugged Hanna.
She took compromising photos
and has been holding them over
her head for months
and Hanna's been doing all of
Madison's homework.
Don't be ridiculous.
I know Madison can
tell a good story,
but I mean, Hanna,
that's a a whole other level.
She got tested, Michael.
It came back
positive for Rohypnol.
Look, I understand your concern
that someone tried to
take advantage of Hanna,
but you don't know Madison.
No, you don't know Madison.
She roofied Drew,
putting him in the hospital.
She roofied Hanna.
Hold it right there.
You might have proof
they've both been roofied,
but you have nothing
that proves Madison did it.
Madison has turned
her life around.
She has a really good chance
to get into this great school,
and now you're saying
she did it all by cheating?
I'm sorry, yeah.
How dare you
make such accusations?
Just because Hanna's
been a handful lately,
don't redirect your
daughter's failures onto mine.
Okay, Michael,
you are not listening to me.
You don't hear me.
I know when you see me,
you see my sister,
and you are angry
that she's gone, but...
You know what? You just can't
handle that my daughter is
finally the smart one.
No, I can't handle that
your daughter is a criminal.
I, uh...
I have to go to the police.
Okay, just hold on. Hold on.
I'm sorry.
It's late,
this is all very upsetting.
Okay, maybe we
should get some rest
and just deal
with this tomorrow.
Please.
If Madison goes near Hanna...
You have my word.
And, I...
I'd like your
word that Hanna won't
do anything to hurt Madison.
Uh, yes.
How can I help you officers?
Good evening, sir. Mind if
we step inside for a chat?
Uh, yeah, sure. Come on in.
So, what's going on?
I'm Detective Frey
and this is my partner.
May we ask you a few
questions about Madison Willits?
Uh, that's my daughter, yes,
but she's out for the evening.
We're here because your
daughter's SUV was spotted on
Walnut Street this afternoon.
Are you investigating whether
she skipped school or not?
Would it be possible to
examine your daughter's SUV?
Do you have a warrant?
Not yet,
but we are investigating
a vehicular fatality
and we believe your daughter
may be a person of interest.
You've got to be kidding me.
A fatality?
I'm sorry, detective,
but not without a warrant.
We'll get one.
Thank you for your time.
Oh, my God.
Daddy.
Madison, Hanna's mom
told me everything.
Listen, don't believe anything
that Aunt Amanda says, okay?
It's all Hanna, I swear.
I found the pictures,
but baby girl, listen to me.
The police were here.
Honey, what were you
doing on Walnut Street?
Daddy, nothing. Nothing.
It was nothing. I...
Look, I can fix it.
I can, okay? Please just...
Stay where you are.
I'm coming to get you.
Don't move.
Madison,
what are you doing here?
I really need your help, Hanna.
This time I'm desperate.
I need you to say that
I was with you all afternoon.
You've got to give me an alibi.
What did you do?
He wouldn't stop.
He made me do it.
I don't know what
you're talking about,
but you're sounding insane.
Just do this last thing
and I will delete all of
the photos,
but if you don't, Hanna,
I swear, I will ruin you.
No.
I am so tired of
these stupid threats.
I don't want to hurt you, Hanna,
but you know that
this is your fault.
What's your plan, Madison?
You gonna kill me?
Put the knife down.
No, get off of her, Madison.
Stop.
Let me go!
No, no, no, no!
Okay, Madison.
You should have been my mom.
Or you should have
been the one who died.
No!
Madison!
Michael:
Madison. Madison.
Madison, listen to me.
I am so sorry.
Honey, I failed you.
This is all my fault.
You don't know.
Whatever you did,
I will be there beside you.
Honey, we can face it together.
Please.
Please put down the knife.
I'm begging you, honey.
Please.
Put it there.
I love you so much.
I'm so sorry I haven't
been the father you deserved.
I was lost in my own grief
and I completely shut you out.
And I promise I will
never do that again.
Daddy?
I'm sorry, Daddy.
Are you sure you
want to send it now?
I really need to
own up to my part in it.
I am so proud of you.
Hanna Voiceover:
Dear Mrs. Mia, in our interview,
you gave me the opportunity
to explain the story behind
a situation I regret.
At the time, I had no story.
No regrets.
But now, if you will
allow me to explain,
I have both.
There's a truth in the saying
that everyone is fighting
a battle we know nothing about,
but through it all,
I learned though there
may be consequences,
there should also be compassion.