The Nine Lives of Chloe King s01e03 Episode Script

Previously on "The Nine Lives of Chloe King" - I can't believe you really died.
- I know.
One more innocent victim dead because the Mai because the Mai are still allowed to roam the Earth.
I kissed him and now he's dead.
Kind of sounds like my fault.
You're sure no one saw you coming out of his apartment? I'm sure.
All I can think about is kissing you.
I have so many questions.
I still don't know how all this works.
I'll answer any questions you have, - but you can't keep seeing that guy.
- Brian? Nine Live of Chloe King 1x03 Green Star Heart's desire standing there, steal a glance Hold a stare what you want, no one knows whisper it, don't tell a soul innocence, reticence, nervousness, confidence reign it in then let it go let it go, just let it go they can't hear us let's just-- Alek.
Hey, Chloe.
Hope I didn't startle you.
What are you doing here? I could have killed you.
Not likely.
You do seem a little tense.
Deranged psycho killer still after me, so yeah, maybe a little.
I can help you relax.
No? - Don't say I didn't offer.
- What do you want? I thought I just made that fairly clear.
But you do have a million questions about being Mai.
Well, they're about to be answered.
- By you? - God, no.
Our illustrious leader is back.
She wants an audience.
With me? Chloe, there's some groceries in the car.
Can you give me a hand? I'll take that as a no.
She wants to see me now now? I can't go out tonight.
If it's easier for you, I'm sure she could just come here.
No, that is definitely not happening.
- My mom would freak.
- Oh, I don't know.
My freak meter is fairly high.
But there are limits.
Mom, hi.
This is Alek.
We go to school together.
Alek, this is my mom.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Uh, we were just studying.
Yeah, I got that from all the books.
He was just going.
I'll see you tomorrow.
You're home early.
Another night to come alive when worlds collide I come alive.
In these fake dreams everybody's big screams what's in this for me? Mmm! Done.
I love you.
If you need me.
That's not serious talk face, is it? I'm afraid she's back.
- You want it standing or sitting? - Neither? - Not an option.
- Sitting.
You're growing up.
I get that.
This one has a preamble? - Chloe.
- Sorry.
And I'm all for it, you know, pro growing up.
Can't stop it even if I wanted to, but that means some things are gonna have to change.
Now I'm not saying that I don't trust you.
Mom, I told you last night, it was nothing.
And that may be true, but I think we need a new house rule.
No boys in your bedroom when I'm not home.
Alek is not my boyfriend.
He's really not even a friend.
- And Brian? - No no no.
Brian-- Brian and I are-- Believe me when I tell you, you do not have to worry.
Nothing is or will be happening ever.
Now that I don't believe.
No boys in my room.
Got it.
Are we done? Oh, we're not done.
I don't recognize that face.
This is "My little girl's becoming woman and I'm afraid of losing her" look.
She's not going anywhere.
Now we're done and you can go.
Right after you put your dishes in the dishwasher.
Oh, so close.
- Chloe, what's wrong? - I think he's following me.
The scar-faced freak, he's back.
I was watching.
I didn't see anyone following you.
Wait.
That was you? Yeah, someone is always with you, Chloe.
Next time you might want give me, "Hey Chloe, up here.
", but thanks.
So how's your shoulder? All better.
Look, Jasmine-- Truly, I'm fine.
You know you have to come see us tonight, right? Honestly, I'm don't think I'm ready for it.
Do not make me throw the whole knife-the-shoulder thing in your face.
Trust me.
It'll make a lot easier.
Mine If you don't come to her, My mom will definitely come to you, and nobody wants that.
Your mom? She's the leader of the Mai? Just of all the Mai here in San Francisco.
Okay, that's a little better.
Alek made her sound kind of scary.
Who says she's not? Uh, Jasmine? You've gotta let me come tonight.
I don't really think this is a plus one kind of thing.
I bet there's gonna some kind of big induction ceremony, you know, with torches and chanting.
No torches.
No chanting.
Jasmine would have told me, right? Why do you think she wants to see you? I bet you have to prove that you're the Uniter.
I'd be happier if she proved I wasn't.
Or maybe you have to fight her in a death match.
Or maybe they're gonna kill you, to see if you can come back to life.
Paul, seriously, I'm stressed out enough without you going all graphic novel on me.
Alek, dude, you gotta hook me up.
- Can I go too? - Go where? You know, to see your lair.
My lair? Why don't you just take out an announcement in the school paper? He asked what I was doing tonight.
- That was a no, right? - Yeah, that was a no.
What about tonight? You're supposed to help me rehearse, remember? She's going to meet the mysterious and leather-clad leader of the Mai.
Also known as Jasmine's mom.
Chloe, you promised.
Amy, there's a chance I could be killed in a ceremonial sacrifice.
A little perspective.
Oh, please, you have gabillion lives.
You'll be fine.
That's the kind of reassurance I'm looking for.
Singing one of my songs in public was your idea.
I only signed up because you begged me to.
- You said-- - That you'll be great.
You're an amazing songwriter, and I will be there tomorrow to support you.
Do not panic.
You'll be fine.
I'll help you relax.
Why is that the universal boys' solution to pretty much everything? Excuse me, is this seat taken? Chloe, wow.
What a crazy coincidence.
Of all the coffee places in San Francisco.
What are the odds of running into you at the one next door to where I work? I know.
Pretty strange, huh? - Must be fate.
- That must be it.
Okay, truth.
I wasn't really just in the neighborhood or craving a latte, or in the market for a used book.
Please tell me you know where this is going.
I think I do, but I wanna hear it anyway.
Do you wanna get together this weekend? I was right.
I do like hearing it.
Then I will say things just like that repeatedly and often.
There's a new music festival in Marin on Sunday afternoon.
And if you're interested, I think I might be able to still get tickets.
New music, my favorite kind.
Great.
Then Sunday.
Yeah, unless I run into you before then.
I don't know if you know, but I am here every day.
I think I heard that somewhere.
Chloe, you ready? So I'll see you.
Unfortunately, I've gotta go.
Bye.
You've been out there all day.
What's the hold up? Patience.
I just have to get her alone.
Just do it.
There's not gonna be like a ceremony or anything, is there? No, I'd probably call it more of a sacrifice.
There's nothing to be nervous about.
All new Mai come here.
Even the ones who aren't the Uniter.
Though it's best not to look her directly in the eyes.
Did I mention she's killed at least 12 members of the order with her bare hands? It's actually closer to 15.
- Hey, mom, we're home.
- I am starving.
Got something to eat? Wow.
The Mai are doing okay.
Mom.
This is Chloe.
Hi.
Valentina.
If we'd only known.
I'm so sorry for everything that you've been through.
Jasmine was amazing.
I'm sure she was.
But I wanna hear your story for myself.
Come.
You have lived so much in such a short time.
Yeah, it's been a little crazy, but I'm happy now.
It's good to get some answers.
I just wish we were about to find you sooner.
But you were born during such dark times.
So many Mai were scattered and lost.
It's part of my job to try and find them.
Don't forget to tell her how I saved your life Twice.
Though some of them I wouldn't occasionally mind giving back.
He lost his parents in one of the slaughters.
What's that? Is that Bastet? I'm impressed.
It's a Khopesh.
Ironically, the order once used it to behead my-- sometimes it's good to remember.
Why do they wanna kill me? Us? Ignorance, fear, a feud that goes back thousands of years.
But mostly a mistaken belief that Mai are a danger to the human race.
Do you see that? Above the fireplace.
It's beautiful.
It's the oldest piece I have.
Perhaps 3,000 years.
It's about the coming of the Uniter.
We've been waiting a very long time.
Are you sure I am who you think I am? I've never been so sure of anything in my entire life.
- Nine lives to live.
- And nine to endure.
Kinda sticks with you.
Nine lives to accomplish much, but each life more complicated than the last and each death more painful than the one before.
I'm sorry, but I think that you should know the truth.
I don't wanna die again.
I'm doing everything within my power to make sure that that doesn't happen.
The Mai are searching for the order's assassin as we speak.
But what if they can't find him? Then we're gonna take you away and put you into hiding.
Sometimes with things of such value, there's no other choice.
I'm sorry, Chloe, but your life is no longer your own.
Home.
Late.
Sorry.
I kinda lost track of time.
I just-- mom? Mom.
Mom! Mom! Mom, where are you? Mom! Oh my God.
My goodness, what is the matter with you? I'm just worried about you.
And yet you're the one who's an hour late.
- Did you eat? - I'm good.
All right.
Oh, I'll do that.
If this is your way of apologizing and avoiding a lecture, I am all for it.
So I got your text, but it was a little short on details.
Who's Jasmine? A friend from school.
You don't know her.
Oh, a lot of new friends.
No, just one.
But you would love their apartment.
I mean, she and Alek just have the best setup.
And the view is incr-- Continue.
That was pretty much it.
So when you said you were going to a girlfriend's house, what you actually meant was that you were going to a girlfriend's house to meet up with that boy from your bedroom.
Okay, yes, he was there, but that wasn't why I was going.
Chloe, I thought we didn't lie to each other.
Now that I believe has been a long-standing house rule.
I'm sorry.
What would you do if I just never came home one day? Oh my God.
Chloe.
Why would you even ask me that? That has got to be a mother's worst nightmare.
Every time you're even a minute late, it flashes-- Nice try.
You're still in trouble.
I would spend every waking moment of every day trying to find you.
Me too, you.
Would I be in less trouble if I folded the whites as well? You unload the dishwasher, - we'll pretend it never happened.
- Deal.
Don't lie.
I need to be able to trust you.
What do you mean take you away? You can't let them do that.
They really weren't giving me much of an option.
Then we're not going to let them do that.
Paul? Do you know how long I've dreamt of being swept away - to fulfill an ancient destiny? - Sadly, yes.
- Not helping.
- No, he is.
Look, I can't take this too seriously, okay? I just have to believe that they're finally gonna catch this guy - and stop him.
- But he could be anywhere.
Is it even safe for you to be outside? Supposedly I'm being watched at every moment.
Maybe we all are.
Every moment? Why? Is that bad? No, I just might wanna change what I wear to bed.
So are you excited for tonight? Chloe, you're being hunted by a deadly assassin, and you can disappear at any moment.
Like you said, a little perspective.
She took her name off the list.
I'm breaking up with you.
Amy.
You're putting it back on.
No, the idea of standing up there in front of all of those people-- 'Cause you so hate attention? I'm not worried about them looking at this.
But if I get up there and sing one of my songs, then the fantasy is over.
In my imagination, people love them.
What if in reality it's not so much? You're a crazy person.
Here's what we're gonna do: Tonight you're just gonna sing directly to me, like in your room-- no judging.
And I will be right there in the front row loving every minute of it.
I kinda need something like this right now.
And I thought I was the bossy one.
Don't worry.
You still are.
And we're getting back together.
Just so I can break up with you again.
- Here you go, Chloe.
- Thanks.
There you go.
I think she's here for you.
So this is where you work? Yeah, it's kind of my extracurricular activity.
People have been deciphering the prophecies for generations and no one ever thought to look for you in a used clothing store off of Market.
I'd be really okay if they stopped3 looking and just went away.
That's never gonna happen.
What if I don't wanna be the Uniter? That's like wishing you didn't have blue eyes.
Some things simply are.
Chloe, I'm sorry if I came on too strong last night.
I just wanted to make sure that you understood the seriousness of what's happening.
You have nothing to be frightened of.
We're here for you.
- And you're here for us.
- But my friends and family-- might not fit into your new life.
And there's nothing that can be done about that.
It's for your safety as well as theirs.
We might co-exist, but we don't truly live in the same world.
Chloe, you're destined for greatness.
Why does that sound like the worst thing that anyone has ever said to me? I need to go to work.
I'm already late.
Here, let me help.
Thanks.
Glad to hear the rumors about you being here every afternoon are true.
So Sunday I don't wanna push my luck, but do you think you might wanna head out a little early, get some food in Sausalito? I know this great Indian place.
- Brian.
- I also know this great Thai place.
See, I came prepared.
You all right? I don't know if I can do this.
We're not talking about lunch, are we? Please please, do not take this personally.
Probably not possible.
I really like spending time with you, but I just don't think you and I can ever really go past where we are now.
- I've just got so much stuff going on.
- Please.
Just don't start listing reasons.
I get it.
You just wanna be friends.
I'm glad you told me.
That's cool.
I guess I just don't get why between yesterday - and today-- - I'm sorry, but I mean it.
I really do wanna be friends.
Yeah, that'd be great.
I don't have a lot of friends here yet, so that is good.
But I should let you get back to work.
All right.
- Thanks, Neil.
- You're welcome.
Oh God! Oh my God! I'm so sorry.
Happy to help.
Hey, mom, home for dinner.
I swear.
I'll let her know.
- Where's my mom? - I'll be in touch.
Please, don't hurt Her.
Mom, pick up your phone.
Pick up your phone.
Mom.
- Hello? - Mom, hi.
I called you.
Are you okay? Yeah, honey, sorry.
I thought I heard the phone ring, but I was in the tub.
It was that kind of day, the least of my problems being that I lost my cell phone somewhere.
Listen, I just wanted to let you know I'm gonna be home a little late.
Don't go anywhere, okay? I wasn't planning on it.
- I love you.
- I love you-- Hmph.
Your mother is safe.
We have several Mai watching your house right now.
I should be with them.
No, Chloe, that's exactly what he wants.
He wants to get you alone.
We still have the element of surprise.
He's not expecting us to be on the attack.
And we'll be here when you get back.
When they get back? Wait.
- Aren't we going with you? - No.
I admire your bravery, but there's too much at stake.
But I can't let you fight my fight.
This is all our fight, Chloe.
You might have eight lives left, but each one is more precious than all of ours combined.
Let's go.
Alek, you have to look out for my mom.
Make sure she's all right.
You heard Valentina.
They're on it.
I know, but I'd just-- I'd feel better if you were there.
Please.
Don't worry.
I'll go.
She's gone, isn't she? She's locked away in some cave somewhere.
She would have called.
They don't have reception in caves.
She'd better not be gone because this whole stupid thing was her idea.
Her idea? You've been talking about this for two months.
Do you know how many conversations we've had just about what you're gonna wear? Your job right now is to nod sympathetically and agree with me.
You know, for a very small person, - you're unusually strong.
- Sorry.
It's Chloe.
You know she'd be here if she could.
Chloe, where are you? Are you all right? I'm so sorry.
Something came up with my mom.
I'll tell you about it later.
I don't believe you.
- Amy.
- No.
Are you in trouble? I can hear it in your voice.
It's not like I don't know you.
Can we help? Amy, listen, what would help me right now is if you went up there and just blew everyone away.
That would oddly really help me right now.
I'll do my best.
Thanks, Chloe.
Is she okay? I don't know.
But I'm supposed to sing to her.
It's sort of what I planned.
So sing to me instead.
I'll be right here.
It'll just be the two of us.
You always laugh when I sing you one of my songs.
- Always.
- I won't.
Not this time.
I promise.
One of the earliest depictions of the order doing what they do best-- hunting Mai.
They're never were any lions in England.
Humans tend to be superliteral.
Why didn't you tell Amy what was going on? I didn't want her to worry.
If she knew I was locked away in a tower hiding from scarface, she'd be here in two seconds kicking down the door.
She's my best friend.
I get it.
Thanks for watching out for me.
Again.
I eat popcorn when I'm nervous.
Then I hope you have a lot.
I don't know what I'd do if something happened to my mom, or if I could never see her again.
I went away to camp once for two weeks when I was 10, and I think she called a hundred times.
The camp was not happy.
My mom went away once for three months and called twice.
It's all right.
She's got a ton of responsibilities.
I don't need her to hold my hand.
- But sometimes it's nice.
- Everybody's different.
She's just tough on me because she always wants me to do my best.
Butter or no butter? Butter, please.
Didn't I tell you when I met your eye that I never need to look away from who you are inside? and didn't I show you when I held your hand that my heart will always linger even when my body can't? what happens next when all the little things that make you second-guess come back? take a step away to the truths you know stars will always shine and you will never be alone didn't I convince you when I touched your hair that our love will always flourish even when i can't be there? and didn't I reach you when I kissed you right that the moment would continue even when I'm gone from sight? what happens next we'll never know for sure but if you second-guess come back take a step away to the truths you know the birds will always sing and you will never be alone Hello.
We'll never know for sure but if you second-guess Stay away from her.
No one in your life will ever be safe.
What do you want? To see you alone.
Just tell me where.
I think it's done.
Everything okay? Yeah yeah, that was Paul just checking in, let me know how it's going.
You're popular.
Hello.
Look, so I ended up getting those tickets and I'm not gonna use 'em, so if you have somebody you wanna go with How about a blinker next time?! Sorry.
So let me know.
I'll leave them for you at work.
Where are you? We need to go.
Come on.
So did I miss something this afternoon? What? You dump me and two hours later you ask me for a ride.
Brian.
Never mind.
It wasn't really a question.
Your friend doesn't live in a very good neighborhood.
- I didn't dump you.
- Friends.
I know.
I so didn't mean to hurt you.
And I wasn't lying.
I didn't know what else to say.
I didn't wanna lead you on.
- You have a boyfriend.
- No.
No, Brian, no.
I-- I like being with you.
I like talking to you.
I just-- I just don't think I can do more than that.
And that in my mind came out as friends, which I totally meant.
All right, pull over here.
- This is it.
- You sure? Yeah.
Thanks for the ride.
Really.
Wait.
Let me walk you inside.
No, this is something I have to do alone.
How long are you gonna be? Do you want me to wait? You found me.
It was easy.
Just look for the skuzziest place imaginable and there you are.
It's nice to see you again, Chloe.
That's funny.
I was just thinking about how horrible it is to see you.
This ends now.
I couldn't agree more.
It's Chloe.
Leave a message.
Hey, I'm not real clear on how long you're gonna be, so I'm taking off.
I guess just call me if you need a ride back.
You pose an interesting problem.
Eight lives left.
Let me go! And then I thought, why not just treat you like any unwanted kitten-- just put you in a sack and toss you in a river? They say drowning is actually the most painful way to die.
But it is efficient.
Every time you come back to life, you'll gasp for air, but there won't be any.
I suggest you make this last one count.
Now you got a matching set.
Chloe, are you okay? Come on, we gotta get out of here.
Let's go back.
You look good.
You were right about one thing: This ends now! Goodbye, Chloe.
Jasmine, no! Apparently my orders were not very clear.
I'm sorry.
- There wasn't time-- - You did well.
Look, this is my fault.
I'm sorry.
I didn't have much of a choice.
Well, maybe next time you'll listen to me.
Sooner or later you're going to have to accept who you are.
But you're young.
You'll learn.
It's over now.
Let's go home.
Chloe! You said we should go home.
That's where I'm going.
Chloe! You waited for me.
You were amazing.
And I say that not as boyfriend me, but just regular me.
Thanks.
But I don't mind hearing from boyfriend you, who was crying like a giant baby.
You could see that? You were in the front row.
It was very sweet.
I stabbed myself in the leg with a fork.
I was afraid I was gonna laugh and wanted it to be perfect.
Don't be mad.
How could I be mad? 'S like the sweetest thing anyone's ever done for me.
It really hurt.
I don't think and I don't mind but let's leave all that junk behind take it easy Thanks again for the ride.
So you really wanna go on Sunday? Yeah, I really do.
All right, l see you Sunday.
Bye.
- Alek.
- I heard what happened.
You've been here the whole time? Of course.
You asked me to.
I don't know and I don't care and I don't think that life is fair take it as it comes and lean on me yeah! I don't know and I don't care and I don't think that life is fair take it as it comes and lean on me yeah.
Tangle patrol.
So why did you ask me that question yesterday? You're not planning on going anywhere, are you? Nope.
No such luck.
I think you're stuck with me.
Me too, you.
So is everything really okay with you, kiddo? Thing that curling up with my mom won't make better.
Take it as it comes and lean on me.