- 7/2/2025
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00:00:00.
00:00:23Lauren?
00:00:24Excuse us.
00:00:25Lauren?
00:00:26Excuse us.
00:00:27Excuse us.
00:00:28Move!
00:00:29Move!
00:00:30What?
00:00:31Oh.
00:00:37Oh my god.
00:00:41Honey, it's gonna be okay.
00:00:51Okay, Ray.
00:00:52This is a tough one.
00:00:54True or false?
00:00:56Lipids dissolve easily in water.
00:00:59True.
00:01:00I thought you said you studied.
00:01:02That's not what I'm doing right now.
00:01:04Ray, you need to know this stuff.
00:01:06No, actually you need to know this stuff because you're the one who wants to be a doctor.
00:01:10I just need to know enough to get a seat.
00:01:13Oh, FYI, I signed a separate prom committee.
00:01:15Dude, I'm not even sure I want to go to prom, much less plan it.
00:01:19Okay, that's crazy talk.
00:01:20Everybody wants to go to prom.
00:01:23Okay, fine.
00:01:24Just do it because it'll look good on your college applications.
00:01:26Hmm.
00:01:27Super helpful considering I submitted them months ago.
00:01:29Hi, I will take a black coffee, please.
00:01:34Oh my god.
00:01:36Lauren Burke?
00:01:37Is that you, honey?
00:01:38Uh, yeah.
00:01:39Helene.
00:01:40Helene Matthews.
00:01:41My goodness, the last time I saw you, you were about this big.
00:01:44Oh, my sweet Nora, she was competing during Little Miss Dewdrop and the two of you were running around wild in your backyard.
00:01:52Right.
00:01:53Yeah, Mrs. Matthews.
00:01:54It's nice to see you.
00:01:57Oh, shoot.
00:01:59I have to pick Nora up from her vocal lesson, but you tell your mom I'm going to call her, okay?
00:02:03Okay.
00:02:04Bye.
00:02:05Bye.
00:02:06What was that?
00:02:07I know, right?
00:02:08All my mom's pageant friends are like that.
00:02:10Oh, yeah.
00:02:11I always forgot your mom was like a beauty queen.
00:02:13She said she had the best time and it paid for college, so whatever.
00:02:18You ready for another one?
00:02:19No, but hit me anyway.
00:02:24Oh, my god.
00:02:26This has to be about my application, right?
00:02:28I'll be one way to find out.
00:02:33Why isn't it opening?
00:02:34Go to the website.
00:02:37Come on.
00:02:38Come on.
00:02:39Come on.
00:02:40Oh, my god.
00:02:41What have I done to deserve this?
00:02:42Uh, call your mom.
00:02:47Rob, I'm gonna have to call you back.
00:02:49Okay.
00:02:50Bye.
00:02:55Hey, everything okay?
00:02:56What's going on?
00:02:57I'm fine, but I need a favor.
00:02:58It's life or death.
00:02:59I seriously doubt that.
00:03:01For real, Mom, Vanderton, updated my application, but I can't open the app.
00:03:04Or the website.
00:03:05And if I don't find out what it says, I'm literally gonna die.
00:03:07Okay.
00:03:08Hold on.
00:03:09You're the best.
00:03:13Hmm.
00:03:14I'll be right back.
00:03:16Mom?
00:03:17Are you there?
00:03:18Mom?
00:03:19Yeah.
00:03:20No, I'm here.
00:03:21The app and the website are both down.
00:03:22So I came out to see if you have anything in the mailbox.
00:03:26Mom, this isn't the Dark Ages.
00:03:27They're not sending it in the mail.
00:03:33How much do you want to bet?
00:03:35Mom!
00:03:36Mom!
00:03:37Mom!
00:03:38Mom!
00:03:44A toast to my baby girl.
00:03:47When you were four years old, you came downstairs and informed your mom and me that you were going
00:03:54to be a doctor.
00:03:56And I say informed because there was absolutely no discussion.
00:03:59True story.
00:04:01But that's who you are and what you do.
00:04:04You set a goal and you achieve it.
00:04:07Because why?
00:04:08Because Berks never say die.
00:04:12We're just so proud of you.
00:04:18I thought she was going to qualify for more financial aid.
00:04:23And do you think it would help if we sent them copies of our mortgage and car payments?
00:04:26Or Lauren's medical bills?
00:04:29What are we going to do?
00:04:31Well, we're going to do what other people do.
00:04:36We're going to apply for scholarships.
00:04:38Take out a loan.
00:04:39No loans.
00:04:41The last thing I want is for her to have to start out in the hole like I did.
00:04:44I hate that this is even an issue.
00:04:48Whoa.
00:04:4917K is a lot of cash.
00:04:50What are you going to do?
00:04:51I made an appointment with the new guidance counselor tomorrow.
00:04:54Oh, yeah.
00:04:55Ms. Dorman.
00:04:56She's so dope.
00:04:57Yeah.
00:04:58She helped me with a bunch of my cosmetology school applications.
00:05:00If anyone's going to know what to do, it'll be her.
00:05:03Oh, also, do you want to get a smoothie tomorrow from Savage Nature?
00:05:06You want a smoothie.
00:05:07You know that has fruit in it, right?
00:05:09Yeah, I know.
00:05:10I like healthy things.
00:05:12Mm-hmm.
00:05:13Okay, so there's this really cute guy who works there who I've, like, almost made eye contact with?
00:05:18I wish I could, but I have to have family breakfast.
00:05:21My mom is obsessed with us spending quality time together.
00:05:24Dude, did something, like, go out on their group chat?
00:05:27Because Beth can speak of nothing else.
00:05:29It's like she thinks the minute I graduate, she's never going to see me again.
00:05:32You're literally living at home next year.
00:05:35Yeah, I know.
00:05:36Can you imagine how needy she'd be if I was actually leaving?
00:05:41Can I come in?
00:05:42Yeah.
00:05:43Oh, hi, Mrs. Burke.
00:05:45Hey, Ray.
00:05:47I'll talk to you tomorrow.
00:05:50What's up?
00:05:52Um, nothing.
00:05:53I just, I know you seemed a little bit off after dinner, and considering you just got the best news of your life, seemed a little strange, so what's up?
00:06:05I overheard you and Dad talking about how much Vanderton's going to cost.
00:06:10Mom, I don't have to go there.
00:06:12I can go somewhere else.
00:06:13I can go somewhere cheaper.
00:06:15Lauren, no.
00:06:17Vanderton is your dream.
00:06:18It's just so expensive.
00:06:20It is.
00:06:23But it's also the best figurative and prognostic factor research facility.
00:06:28Honey, if we can make this happen for you, we will.
00:06:34Okay?
00:06:35Okay.
00:06:36Get some sleep.
00:06:38Okay.
00:06:42Hey, I almost forgot.
00:06:44I ran as that friend of yours today, Mrs. Matthews.
00:06:47Helene?
00:06:49What's she doing in town?
00:06:50I don't know.
00:06:51Guess she lives here now.
00:06:54Laura?
00:06:56Yeah.
00:06:57I mean it.
00:06:59We're gonna figure this out, okay?
00:07:02Okay.
00:07:04I love you.
00:07:05Love you too.
00:07:08So what can I do for you?
00:07:10We got the financial aid package, and...
00:07:14It's not enough.
00:07:16Like, not even close.
00:07:18Yeah.
00:07:19It's kind of the plight of the middle class.
00:07:22Your parents make too much to qualify for aid, but not enough to afford such high tuition.
00:07:28The good news is, you have been busy these last four years.
00:07:32I'm going to email you a website where you can put all your info and it'll give you a list of things you qualify for.
00:07:38Thanks.
00:07:40I know this can be overwhelming.
00:07:42If you need any help, that's myself.
00:07:47Call me anytime.
00:07:55So how's the money hunt going?
00:07:57If I get every single scholarship I apply for, it's almost enough to cover my first year's tuition.
00:08:02Yikes.
00:08:04Man, it's too bad you can't pay for college the way your mom did.
00:08:26Guys, I think I might have figured everything out.
00:08:29I would like to enter the Miss Teen Starfire pageant.
00:08:35Maybe.
00:08:37No.
00:08:39Why not? The winner gets like $50,000.
00:08:42Didn't we try this once already?
00:08:44Yes, and it was a disaster.
00:08:49I'm gonna go.
00:08:50Need I remind you of the Little Miss Blue Lily fiasco of 2012?
00:08:59I was four and I think I'm past the peeing my pants on stage phase of life.
00:09:04Why won't you let me do this?
00:09:06You're always saying how much fun pageants were and that you wouldn't be who you are today without them.
00:09:10That's true, but they're a huge commitment.
00:09:15I know. I looked at the website. It's a lot of work. But when has that ever bothered me?
00:09:20Honey, you have no idea what goes into all of this.
00:09:24I feel like we should stay the course and we should focus on the scholarships and the grants.
00:09:30Obviously, I'm still doing that. But I'm up against like a thousand people for a couple hundred dollars here and there.
00:09:39With a pageant, it's like 10 people for 50 grand. I mean, it kind of seems like a no brainer to me.
00:09:45You don't just sign up for a beauty pageant and then expect you're gonna win.
00:09:49That's not how these things work. These girls have trained for literally years.
00:09:54They have walking coaches and interview coaches and talent coaches.
00:09:57So be my coach. You're always saying you want to spend more time with me. Now's your chance.
00:10:02Come on, mom.
00:10:05Please.
00:10:09Okay.
00:10:11Okay, but I just have to place in the top three.
00:10:15Still pretty much impossible.
00:10:17Not when I'm the best coach in the whole wide world.
00:10:19in the whole wide world.
00:10:26You have
00:10:27drinking free sodas already today.
00:10:29Deal with it.
00:10:30And you agreed to participate in this thing willingly?
00:10:33Okay, like, no shade,
00:10:35but you're basically
00:10:37the last person I ever pictured entering a beauty pageant.
00:10:39I don't know whether to feel offended
00:10:41or seen.
00:10:43Oh, come on. You know you're not really, like,
00:10:45pageant girl. And what exactly is
00:10:47a pageant girl?
00:10:49Uh, you know, someone with
00:10:51poise. Talent?
00:10:54Pride in their appearance.
00:10:55Wow, guys. Shots fired.
00:10:57Okay, don't get salty.
00:11:00Alright? You know what we mean. I'm
00:11:01your substance, and they're...
00:11:03Not. But they could
00:11:05be. And maybe I'm the
00:11:07breath of fresh air the pageant world needs.
00:11:09Laura, have you looked at this schedule?
00:11:11I know. It looks way worse than it is.
00:11:13Yeah, I hope so.
00:11:15I'm gonna be a total drag to spend the last few months of high school
00:11:17with strangers instead of your friends.
00:11:19Okay, traumatic much?
00:11:22Will I miss a hang or two here and there?
00:11:24Yes.
00:11:25But for the most part,
00:11:26all I have to do is throw in a dress,
00:11:28walk across the stage,
00:11:29and smile.
00:11:30How much prep can that possibly take?
00:11:32Girl, I've seen you walk in heels.
00:11:33If I were you, I'd start practicing now.
00:11:36Rude!
00:11:39So, I was thinking I should wear my hair up,
00:11:41because that's probably easiest, right?
00:11:44It depends. Are you changing clothes
00:11:46over your head, or are you stepping in and out of them?
00:11:47Absolutely no idea.
00:11:48Hi, Ray.
00:11:49Hi, Mrs. Burke.
00:11:50Can you just come into the living room for just a minute?
00:11:53Mom, we need to get started on our homework.
00:11:55It'll only be a minute.
00:11:56Okay.
00:11:57Okay.
00:11:57Okay.
00:11:57Okay.
00:11:57Okay.
00:12:03I thought we could try some things on
00:12:16and see what works best on you.
00:12:17Can you hear the footsteps calling?
00:12:25Watching through all that has fallen.
00:12:28It's time for you to reach inside
00:12:31and get on the ride.
00:12:34Get up and get on.
00:12:36Get on the train.
00:12:37Get on the bus.
00:12:39Don't stop.
00:12:40Let's make a chain.
00:12:41All of us.
00:12:42All of us.
00:12:43Live your life by joining in
00:12:46Let's drink their numbers.
00:12:49Let's begin.
00:12:58Oh, my gosh.
00:13:00Oh, honey.
00:13:02Wow.
00:13:02Oh, my gosh.
00:13:04It has not changed at all.
00:13:06Oh, my gosh.
00:13:07Look at these photos.
00:13:09Wow.
00:13:09Oh, my gosh.
00:13:11Oh, my God.
00:13:12It's you.
00:13:13Ah!
00:13:16It's you.
00:13:18How are you?
00:13:19Oh, my God.
00:13:21Are you going to let me breathe, honey?
00:13:23Sorry.
00:13:23I'm just so excited.
00:13:25When I saw Lauren's name
00:13:27on the Starfire roster next to Nora's,
00:13:29I couldn't believe it.
00:13:30Talk about a full circle moment.
00:13:33It really is, isn't it?
00:13:34Yes.
00:13:35Here, come on.
00:13:35Let's get you checked in.
00:13:36Oh, okay.
00:13:37Are you okay?
00:13:38Okay.
00:13:38How long do you think this is going to take?
00:13:50Um, it's probably going to be about an hour.
00:13:52Why?
00:13:52Grace signed me up for a prom committee,
00:13:54and I have to put an agenda together
00:13:55for the meeting tomorrow.
00:13:57Do you even really want to go to prom?
00:13:58TBD.
00:13:59Who is that?
00:14:10That is Iris Brooks.
00:14:12Ms. Brooks to you.
00:14:15And she is Ms. Starfire.
00:14:19Trust me,
00:14:19you do not want to get on her bad side.
00:14:22Noted.
00:14:23Welcome, friends,
00:14:26to the 55th annual
00:14:29Ms. Teen Starfire pageant.
00:14:34I'm happy to see so many
00:14:35of the usual suspects,
00:14:38as well as a few faces
00:14:40I haven't seen in quite some time.
00:14:42As you know,
00:14:43Ms. Starfire is not just a beauty pageant.
00:14:48It is a competition designed to inspire
00:14:50and empower young women
00:14:53to their greatest potential.
00:14:55Because we believe
00:14:57that with hard work,
00:14:59dedication,
00:15:01and a little encouragement,
00:15:04there is nothing
00:15:05that cannot be achieved.
00:15:14Sorry, your mom pawned me off on you.
00:15:17I know we haven't seen each other
00:15:18in like a decade.
00:15:18MBD, this is your first pageant, right?
00:15:21Technically, no.
00:15:23Right.
00:15:25Well, let's hope that you last
00:15:26more than 10 minutes this time.
00:15:28How many have you been in?
00:15:30I don't know.
00:15:31Like, three or four a year
00:15:32for 12 years?
00:15:34So, however many that is.
00:15:36It's the same for most of these girls.
00:15:39We've all been on the same circuit together
00:15:40since we were like five.
00:15:41Wow, so you're basically an expert.
00:15:44Any advice?
00:15:45Besides, get out while you can?
00:15:47I guess the first thing to remember
00:15:50would be all of these girls
00:15:52have serious main character energy.
00:15:55So there will be drama.
00:15:58And obviously everyone wants to win,
00:16:00but not necessarily for the same reason.
00:16:02I guess I just assumed
00:16:03everybody needs money for college
00:16:04like I do.
00:16:05Let me tell you,
00:16:06being a doctor does not come cheap.
00:16:08Money's definitely a big one.
00:16:09But then there's also girls
00:16:11like my friend Maddie,
00:16:12where literally everyone
00:16:13in her family
00:16:14is more on the crown.
00:16:15She's under that
00:16:16don't come home without it
00:16:16kind of pressure.
00:16:17Seriously?
00:16:18Oh yeah.
00:16:18People are beyond about this stuff.
00:16:21There's this one girl, Brianna,
00:16:22who thinks she's gonna like
00:16:23get discovered or something.
00:16:24No way.
00:16:25Oh yeah.
00:16:26She's convinced
00:16:27she's two wins away
00:16:29from like getting her own reality show.
00:16:31Don't be scared.
00:16:32I'm just telling you this
00:16:32so you know how mega serious
00:16:33people take it.
00:16:34So what should I do?
00:16:37Okay, there's three kinds of girls
00:16:38to watch out for.
00:16:39The liars, the criers,
00:16:41and the kleptos.
00:16:42So basically,
00:16:43keep an eye on your stuff
00:16:45and don't believe a single thing
00:16:47anybody tells you,
00:16:48especially when they find out
00:16:49this is your first rodeo.
00:16:50You should be fine.
00:16:52Have I told you how great you look?
00:16:55What?
00:16:55Me?
00:16:56I mean, are you kidding?
00:16:57I swear you haven't aged a day.
00:16:59My injector is my emergency contact
00:17:01so that tells you
00:17:02everything you need to know.
00:17:05I wish I was kidding.
00:17:06If only I had the courage
00:17:08to age as gracefully as you.
00:17:14Shall we?
00:17:17Hey, Nora.
00:17:18Who's your friend?
00:17:19Uh, Brianna, Maddie,
00:17:21this is Lauren.
00:17:22It's nice to meet you.
00:17:23You too.
00:17:24So, what are we talking about?
00:17:26Just spilling a little pageant tea.
00:17:28Uh, did you see Roger's
00:17:30not judging this year?
00:17:31Oh, I heard he's on the flower circuit.
00:17:33Somebody's in trouble.
00:17:35What's the flower circuit?
00:17:36Hello, ladies.
00:17:38Are we excited
00:17:39for these next few weeks?
00:17:41Yes, Ms. Brooks.
00:17:42Ms. Monroe,
00:17:44I understand congratulations
00:17:45are in order.
00:17:46Thank you, ma'am.
00:17:48It wasn't a clean win, though,
00:17:49was it?
00:17:50Second place in talent,
00:17:52third in evening wear.
00:17:55Still room for improvement.
00:17:58Yes, ma'am.
00:18:00And you must be
00:18:01the legendary
00:18:02Julianne Simmons' daughter?
00:18:05Uh, I mean, yes, ma'am.
00:18:10It's Lauren's first pageant.
00:18:12I can tell.
00:18:14I'm sure your mother
00:18:15will have you squared away
00:18:17in no time.
00:18:18Maybe start with those eyebrows.
00:18:20So sorry to interrupt.
00:18:24Uh, the facility manager
00:18:25needs a word.
00:18:27Excuse me, please.
00:18:31Hi, Drew.
00:18:31Hi, Drew.
00:18:33Ladies?
00:18:36Don't believe a word
00:18:37these three say.
00:18:38The prodigal grandson returns.
00:18:46So, temperature check?
00:18:51How are we feeling
00:18:52about all this?
00:18:53I think it's gonna take
00:18:54a lot more time
00:18:56than I thought.
00:18:58Go ahead.
00:19:00I know you're dying to say.
00:19:01I don't know
00:19:02what you're talking about.
00:19:05But seriously,
00:19:06now that you have an idea
00:19:07about what this is gonna take,
00:19:08are you
00:19:09sure this is something
00:19:11you wanna do?
00:19:12Is that your passive-aggressive
00:19:13way of telling me to quit?
00:19:15Honey,
00:19:16look,
00:19:16I will support you.
00:19:19I wanna do it.
00:19:21I don't know.
00:19:22If I work really,
00:19:24really hard,
00:19:25maybe
00:19:25I could get third.
00:19:29And that's like
00:19:30ten grand.
00:19:32And if I don't,
00:19:35I haven't really lost
00:19:35anything, right?
00:19:40Okay.
00:19:42Let's get to work.
00:19:44Come on.
00:19:46Yeah,
00:19:53they're a little unkept.
00:19:54And you let me
00:19:55walk around like this?
00:19:57Dude,
00:19:57see something,
00:19:58say something.
00:19:58Um,
00:19:59I need a caffeine infusion.
00:20:01Sat.
00:20:04Can you cover my shift today?
00:20:06I need to do some
00:20:07pageant stuff with my mom.
00:20:08Uh, yeah.
00:20:12What are you smiling at?
00:20:14Do you remember that guy
00:20:18from the smoothie place?
00:20:19You guys are texting?
00:20:20Wait,
00:20:21has he asked you out?
00:20:22Uh, no,
00:20:23not yet.
00:20:23But I was hoping
00:20:24we could go grab a smoothie
00:20:25after a prom committee.
00:20:27You know,
00:20:28like,
00:20:28create the opportunity.
00:20:30Uh,
00:20:31about that.
00:20:32Now,
00:20:33don't freak out.
00:20:34I don't think I'm gonna be able
00:20:36to do the prom committee.
00:20:37I'm sorry,
00:20:38it's,
00:20:39it's the pageant
00:20:40between it and school
00:20:41and work.
00:20:42Something's gotta give.
00:20:43Do you promise
00:20:44this isn't just some
00:20:45low-key way for you
00:20:46to get out of going to prom?
00:20:47Swear to God.
00:20:49Okay.
00:20:50Well,
00:20:51you can just meet him
00:20:51after the basketball game.
00:20:52His school's playing our school,
00:20:53so we're just gonna hang out after.
00:20:55Hello,
00:20:55ladies.
00:20:56Ray,
00:20:57I just know
00:20:57that's not a phone
00:20:58I see you using.
00:20:59Yeah, no,
00:20:59no phone here.
00:21:01I just spoke to a friend
00:21:03who runs the research lab
00:21:04at the hospital.
00:21:05She's looking for
00:21:06a special project assistant.
00:21:07It's 30 bucks an hour
00:21:09Saturdays and Sundays,
00:21:10and the job is yours
00:21:11if you want it.
00:21:12Seriously?
00:21:13That sounds so rad.
00:21:15And, like,
00:21:16perfect for me.
00:21:18Great.
00:21:18So,
00:21:19I can tell her
00:21:19you can start this weekend?
00:21:21Oh,
00:21:22uh,
00:21:23I,
00:21:23I'm just kind of
00:21:24in the middle
00:21:25of something
00:21:25right now.
00:21:26Is there any way
00:21:27I could start
00:21:28in, like, a month?
00:21:30She needs someone
00:21:31now, unfortunately.
00:21:32Really?
00:21:39I, I kind of
00:21:40have to see
00:21:40this other thing through.
00:21:44Thanks anyway.
00:21:44Okay, so today
00:21:55we need to pick
00:21:55your platform.
00:21:56And this is one
00:21:57of my favorite parts
00:21:58of the pageant
00:21:58because this really
00:21:59tells the judges
00:22:00what matters most
00:22:02to you as a person.
00:22:04I want to do
00:22:04Red Heart MD.
00:22:06Okay.
00:22:07They helped me
00:22:07so much
00:22:08with my cardiomyopathy
00:22:09diagnosis.
00:22:10There's,
00:22:10yeah.
00:22:12So what now?
00:22:13We fill out the form?
00:22:15Yeah.
00:22:17I just have to say
00:22:18it means so much
00:22:20to me
00:22:20that we're doing
00:22:20this together.
00:22:22Yeah.
00:22:23Me too.
00:22:27Mom?
00:22:28Yeah.
00:22:29Are you crying?
00:22:31No.
00:22:34Stop.
00:22:35Yes, you are.
00:22:39I just love you.
00:22:57What is this?
00:23:01Oh my God,
00:23:01they're huge.
00:23:02Oh, my mom.
00:23:03She burrows my bag
00:23:04all the time.
00:23:05So annoying, right?
00:23:21I like that color.
00:23:22Can I try it?
00:23:24Uh, sure.
00:23:27Have you picked
00:23:28your platform yet?
00:23:28I always do
00:23:29the environment.
00:23:30It's easy.
00:23:32Cool.
00:23:33I'm doing this
00:23:34organization
00:23:34that buddies up
00:23:35sick kids
00:23:35with other kids
00:23:36who have survived
00:23:37the same illness.
00:23:38I used it
00:23:39when I was little
00:23:39and seeing that
00:23:40I want to be a doctor
00:23:41and all,
00:23:42it kind of makes sense.
00:23:43Super.
00:23:45Bea, that color
00:23:45looks amazing.
00:23:46I know, right?
00:23:47Lauren, is it okay
00:23:48if I try that too?
00:23:49Uh, yeah, sure.
00:23:53You know if there's
00:23:53a vending machine
00:23:54in the building
00:23:54that works?
00:23:55They always unplug them
00:23:56during the pageant
00:23:57to stop us
00:23:57from eating junk food.
00:23:58You could drink
00:23:59a bunch of water.
00:24:00It tricks your body
00:24:00into thinking
00:24:01that you're really full,
00:24:01but not too much
00:24:02because then you'll blow.
00:24:03It's a really fine line.
00:24:05Knock, knock.
00:24:07Oh, shucks.
00:24:08You're decent.
00:24:10You, more makeup.
00:24:12Burke, come on.
00:24:13You're up.
00:24:14Good luck.
00:24:18Today.
00:24:18Let's go.
00:24:19First, we'll film
00:24:25your intro video.
00:24:26That'll be shown
00:24:27at the beginning
00:24:27of the pageant.
00:24:28Then you'll do
00:24:28pre-interviews
00:24:29with the judges.
00:24:30It's the first time
00:24:30they're meeting you,
00:24:31so bring your A-game.
00:24:32No pressure there.
00:24:33You'll be great.
00:24:33Oh, hey.
00:24:36Just ignore what
00:24:36the other girls
00:24:37are saying about you.
00:24:38Well, what are they saying?
00:24:41Honestly,
00:24:42it's not worth repeating.
00:24:43All right, sit here.
00:24:49All right, look at me.
00:24:51Chin up.
00:24:52All right, no,
00:24:52not that much.
00:24:53Shoulders like this.
00:24:54Hips back.
00:24:54Arms here.
00:24:55Okay.
00:24:57This is good.
00:24:58Don't move.
00:25:00Okay, listen.
00:25:02I need you to look
00:25:02at the camera
00:25:03like you're trying
00:25:04to seduce it.
00:25:06Wait, you want me to wait?
00:25:08Oh, please.
00:25:09Don't tell me
00:25:10you really are
00:25:10that naive nerd
00:25:11Brianna says you are.
00:25:13Wait, really?
00:25:14She said that?
00:25:15Don't be so surprised.
00:25:17I mean, after all,
00:25:19she kind of is a bitch, right?
00:25:21I guess.
00:25:23This isn't working for me.
00:25:24I need lipstick.
00:25:25Can someone...
00:25:26I need red lipstick.
00:25:31Put this on.
00:25:33If it's okay,
00:25:34I'd rather not.
00:25:35I don't really like
00:25:36red lipstick.
00:25:37It's funny.
00:25:37No, no, no, no, no.
00:25:37It doesn't matter
00:25:38about what you like.
00:25:39It's about what the judges like
00:25:40and the judges
00:25:41like red.
00:25:46Okay.
00:25:47Do you have a mirror?
00:25:49Sit down.
00:25:52Pucker up.
00:25:58That's it.
00:26:05Perfect.
00:26:07How sad is it that she thinks
00:26:35she has an actual shot
00:26:36at winning?
00:26:37The saddest.
00:26:38I mean,
00:26:39did you hear her go on
00:26:40and on
00:26:41about that boring charity?
00:26:42Like, the judges
00:26:43give a crap
00:26:43about our platforms?
00:26:44I know, right?
00:26:46If you ask me,
00:26:47Nepo Baby's in
00:26:48for a rude awakening.
00:26:50The rudest.
00:26:50It was totally him.
00:27:10No way.
00:27:11I thought he was on
00:27:12time out somewhere.
00:27:13All I know is that
00:27:14my mom saw Roger and I
00:27:16was having lunch today
00:27:17in town.
00:27:17That's crazy.
00:27:21How'd it go?
00:27:23Fine.
00:27:26Are you okay?
00:27:27Yeah.
00:27:28I just have to get to work.
00:27:31Drew said you called me a bitch.
00:27:34What?
00:27:35No, no, no.
00:27:36Save it.
00:27:36Uh, what do you think
00:27:41you're doing?
00:27:41This is my lipstick.
00:27:42I don't know
00:27:42what you're talking about.
00:27:43This is mine.
00:27:44I've worn this color
00:27:45for, like, years.
00:27:46Right, Maddie?
00:27:47Mm-hmm.
00:27:47For, like, ever?
00:27:58What?
00:27:59What?
00:27:59Oh, my God.
00:28:05Lauren.
00:28:07Lauren, stop.
00:28:09Lauren, seriously.
00:28:10What?
00:28:14Remember what I said
00:28:15about Liars, Criers, and Kleptos?
00:28:17Brianna's kind of all three.
00:28:18I swear, I didn't call her a bitch.
00:28:21So what if you did?
00:28:22She is one.
00:28:23Seriously?
00:28:24How do you not just
00:28:25punch her in the face
00:28:26all the time?
00:28:27Whenever I get the urge
00:28:28to choose violence,
00:28:28I just reach up and
00:28:30I don't know why.
00:28:36It makes me feel better.
00:28:37If I followed that logic,
00:28:39I would be bald
00:28:39by the end of the week.
00:28:42So, I'll see you tomorrow?
00:28:45Yeah.
00:28:46I guess so.
00:28:50Return now to a story
00:28:51in Woodbury
00:28:52where Samuel Gompers
00:28:53Honey, we're in here.
00:28:57Hey, how was
00:28:58this rehearsal?
00:29:00Fine.
00:29:01I'm going to go do my homework.
00:29:02In a minute,
00:29:03tell us about it.
00:29:09This guy, Drew,
00:29:11kept ordering me around.
00:29:13He just told me
00:29:14to look at the camera
00:29:15like I was trying
00:29:16to seduce it.
00:29:18Wait.
00:29:18Okay.
00:29:19He said what?
00:29:19No, it's just,
00:29:20it's like a figure of speech
00:29:22that a photographer
00:29:22will use sometimes.
00:29:24Whatever.
00:29:24Can I go do my homework?
00:29:26Yeah, I ordered pizza,
00:29:29so I'll let you know
00:29:30when it gets here, okay?
00:29:32I'm not hungry.
00:29:38Lauren, can I come in?
00:29:39Mom, I have a ton of homework.
00:29:41It'll just take a sec.
00:29:43Fine.
00:29:44Can you please
00:29:51stop typing
00:29:52and look at me?
00:29:59They're working
00:29:59you girls pretty hard,
00:30:00huh?
00:30:02It's freaking brutal, Mom.
00:30:07Yeah.
00:30:07Look.
00:30:32You don't have to do this
00:30:33if you don't want to.
00:30:35What happened to Berks?
00:30:36Never say die.
00:30:37All I'm saying
00:30:40is that there's no shame
00:30:41in quitting.
00:30:44Are you worried
00:30:45I'm going to embarrass you
00:30:46or something?
00:30:48Of course not.
00:30:51Good.
00:30:52Because I'm doing it.
00:30:55I really have to do my homework.
00:30:56I love you.
00:31:07I love you, too.
00:31:10I love you, too.
00:31:10So what do we have left
00:31:24for the Macalester staging?
00:31:25So what do we have left for the Macalester staging?
00:31:39Just a dining room set.
00:31:42Hmm.
00:31:43Why don't we do six of these
00:31:45with the oval dining table
00:31:47we saw in aisle 12?
00:31:47Anything else?
00:31:49I think that's it.
00:31:51Oh, why don't we check out
00:31:52and see what they have
00:31:53by way of benches
00:31:54and then let's start the paperwork.
00:31:55You got it, boss.
00:32:01Hey.
00:32:02Hey, how's it going?
00:32:04Ray says she hasn't seen
00:32:05much of Lauren
00:32:05these last few weeks.
00:32:07It has been intense.
00:32:08I swear I haven't slept
00:32:09more than five hours
00:32:10since this whole thing started.
00:32:11I noticed that Lauren
00:32:13hasn't made an appointment
00:32:14for her college wellness exam.
00:32:15You want me to make one for her?
00:32:16I think I'm going to have to wait
00:32:18until this is over.
00:32:20Things have just been
00:32:20really crazy lately.
00:32:23Um, I'm going to call you back.
00:32:26I'll talk to you later.
00:32:32Miss Brooks?
00:32:34Oh.
00:32:35Hello, dear.
00:32:36Hi.
00:32:37How unexpected.
00:32:39Um, can I talk to you
00:32:40for a minute?
00:32:42The thing is,
00:32:43is that Lauren has been
00:32:44getting home
00:32:45really late every night
00:32:47and I can see the toll
00:32:49that it's taking on her
00:32:50and I know that if,
00:32:51if she's feeling that way
00:32:52that I'm sure the other girls
00:32:53are feeling that way too.
00:32:56You know you could be right.
00:32:58I'll see what I can do.
00:33:00After all,
00:33:02the girl's health
00:33:02and well-being is now
00:33:04and always has been
00:33:05our primary concern.
00:33:09you have no idea
00:33:12the load off my mind
00:33:13that that is.
00:33:14Of course.
00:33:16Now, if you'll excuse me,
00:33:18I really do have
00:33:20a million things to do.
00:33:22Sure.
00:33:27Miss Burke,
00:33:29may I have a word
00:33:30with you, please?
00:33:30Yes, ma'am.
00:33:36How do you feel
00:33:37it's going?
00:33:38Are you
00:33:39acclimating well?
00:33:42Yes, ma'am.
00:33:42The reason I ask
00:33:44is because I ran
00:33:45into your mother
00:33:46and she went on
00:33:48and on
00:33:49about all the complaints
00:33:50you seem to have.
00:33:51It
00:33:52has been my experience
00:33:55that complaining
00:33:57is a sign of weakness
00:33:59and there is no room
00:34:01for weakness
00:34:01in my pageant.
00:34:04Do we understand
00:34:06each other?
00:34:06Yes, ma'am.
00:34:10Good.
00:34:12Is that your dress?
00:34:13Mm-hmm.
00:34:14Show me.
00:34:22Oh!
00:34:25Yes.
00:34:26I remember this one.
00:34:28It's very sweet,
00:34:30but it doesn't
00:34:32exactly have anything
00:34:33that stands out.
00:34:36Maybe a brighter color
00:34:37or something
00:34:39that shows a bit
00:34:40more skin.
00:34:43Sex it up a bit.
00:34:45After all,
00:34:46a higher slit
00:34:47and a lower neckline
00:34:48never hurt anything.
00:34:51Yeah.
00:34:51Oh, thank you, God.
00:35:02Everyone,
00:35:03Lauren has decided
00:35:03to grace us
00:35:04with her presence.
00:35:05We can begin.
00:35:07I'm really, really sorry.
00:35:09I was...
00:35:10I don't need
00:35:10your apology.
00:35:12I need you to be
00:35:13on time.
00:35:15Do you understand?
00:35:15I'd expect more
00:35:21from Julie Simmons'
00:35:22daughter.
00:35:27Places!
00:35:29A one,
00:35:30a two,
00:35:31a one,
00:35:32two,
00:35:32three,
00:35:33four.
00:35:38To the left.
00:35:40To the left.
00:35:41Do you idiots
00:35:41not know
00:35:42your left
00:35:42from your right?
00:35:45You call that
00:35:46a hot kick?
00:35:47I need you
00:35:48to do better.
00:35:58Look at those rolls.
00:36:04Sharper with the arms,
00:36:05ladies.
00:36:07Quick hit.
00:36:12I need those arms
00:36:13better,
00:36:13okay?
00:36:15Eyes up.
00:36:15I don't know
00:36:24how this is possible,
00:36:25but I think
00:36:26you're actually
00:36:27getting worse.
00:36:29That's it for today.
00:36:32Yeah.
00:36:32attention,
00:36:46please.
00:36:48I, uh,
00:36:48found these
00:36:49in the dressing room.
00:36:52Just want to make sure
00:36:52they return to their
00:36:53rightful owner.
00:36:54Do they look familiar
00:36:55to anyone?
00:36:57Oh my goodness.
00:36:57Oh my goodness.
00:36:59Oh my goodness.
00:37:00Oh my goodness.
00:37:02What do you mean?
00:37:32there you are leave me alone i don't want to talk to you or anyone else this whole thing
00:37:48was a huge mistake don't say that okay you can't quit over that guy he's a total jerk what about
00:37:52over this is that enough freaking brianna i mean what did i do to deserve this nothing
00:38:00so you can tell her that she wins because i'm out of here
00:38:05lauren we're in here
00:38:14how was rehearsal long anything else not really well you have to come and look at these photos
00:38:25i found of your mom and i they're hilarious
00:38:27hard pass
00:38:30lauren what have i done work
00:38:33i don't care i mean you don't speak to adults like that
00:38:37ah it's okay she didn't mean anything by it
00:38:40all right go do your homework
00:38:43hello
00:38:59um hi this is lauren burke
00:39:02oh hi lauren is uh everything okay
00:39:08uh yeah yeah it's fine i'm sorry to bother you i was just wondering about that research job you mentioned
00:39:15my schedule's changed and i can do it now
00:39:19lauren i'm really sorry but she found someone else
00:39:23okay uh yeah thanks anyway
00:39:27mom i told you i'm doing my homework
00:39:33it's nora oh come in
00:39:37um you forgot your dress
00:39:42oh yeah thanks looks like i'm gonna need it after all
00:39:49really yeah except miss brooks basically told me that my dress was hideous and there's no way i could win wearing it
00:39:57let me see
00:39:58just say it
00:40:04it's very
00:40:05glinda goodwitch
00:40:09but that's okay
00:40:11um you could borrow my backup dress
00:40:13it's in my car
00:40:14why would you help me
00:40:17because
00:40:19um
00:40:21i want us to be friends when this is all over
00:40:24yeah you're the only person i know in this town
00:40:27and it would really suck
00:40:29if you hated me
00:40:31what do you say
00:40:34loren we need a talk
00:40:49what else is new
00:40:51Lauren, we need a talk.
00:41:02What else is new?
00:41:07What is going on with you?
00:41:09Honestly, I have no idea what you're talking about.
00:41:13Okay.
00:41:17What is that?
00:41:20Nora lent it to me.
00:41:21I'm going to wear it instead of your dress.
00:41:23Everybody agrees it's probably better I don't look like a parade float.
00:41:28I thought you liked the idea of wearing my dress.
00:41:31But the judges like red better, and they're the only ones that matter,
00:41:35which is also why I'm changing my poem to The Raven.
00:41:38Two of them had it listed as their favorite in their bios,
00:41:40so I got to give the people what they want.
00:41:42Okay?
00:41:44I'm sorry, how does that tie into your platform?
00:41:47It doesn't, but platforms don't really matter.
00:41:49Yes, they do.
00:41:51Honey, they're like the most important part.
00:41:53Maybe when you were competing.
00:41:54What is going on with your attitude?
00:41:56I just don't understand why you think you know everything
00:41:59about something you haven't been a part of for the last 20 years.
00:42:01Then let me be a part of this, please.
00:42:05Okay, I will take off work tomorrow,
00:42:07and then you and I can practice your dance together, okay?
00:42:09I would have to teach it to you.
00:42:11It would take too much time.
00:42:13I'll just work on it with Nora, okay?
00:42:16Okay.
00:42:18But thanks.
00:42:21If you need anything,
00:42:22I'm here.
00:42:29Hey!
00:42:30What's up?
00:42:32What's wrong?
00:42:33Are you, like, mad at me or something?
00:42:36Huh, what an astute observation.
00:42:38Yes, I am mad at you or something.
00:42:40For what?
00:42:42You just assumed I would cover your shift without even asking me.
00:42:45I did ask you.
00:42:45Okay, but you didn't wait to see if I could actually do it.
00:42:48You just assumed that I would, because I always do.
00:42:51I told you I had plans to meet up with Dylan after the game.
00:42:54I told you that.
00:42:55Who's Dylan?
00:42:56Are you serious?
00:42:59You cannot be this self-involved.
00:43:00Oh, right.
00:43:02Yeah, the smoothie guy.
00:43:03Yeah, the smoothie guy.
00:43:05I'm sorry, okay?
00:43:05I have, like, a million things bouncing around my head right now.
00:43:08Tell me how I fix this.
00:43:10Well, you could start by loaning me your blue sweater for my date tonight.
00:43:14Done.
00:43:15I don't suppose there's any way you could pick it up from...
00:43:19I will drop it off.
00:43:20Okay.
00:43:22I really am so, so sorry.
00:43:26I guess we'll see about that.
00:43:30Good luck tomorrow.
00:43:35Oh, thanks.
00:43:37Mom, have you seen my blue sweater?
00:43:38Yeah, it's on the drying rack.
00:43:44Oh, I have something for you.
00:43:46I made chocolate chip cookies.
00:43:49I'm good.
00:43:51Since when do you not like homemade chocolate chip cookies?
00:43:53Since I have a dress to fit into.
00:43:57Okay.
00:43:59Gather round, gather round, quickly.
00:44:01Miss Brooks has some announcements.
00:44:03Unfortunately, one of our judges has had an unforeseen conflict.
00:44:08But luckily, we were able to secure a true legend.
00:44:13Please join me in welcoming to the stage...
00:44:16Mr. Roger Hammond.
00:44:17Well, thank you for that very warm welcome.
00:44:35I can't tell you how grateful I am to be back at Starfire.
00:44:39There really is no place like home.
00:44:41Now, I'll keep this short, because I know that Martin is chomping at the bit to run you gals ragged.
00:44:49But I do want to wish you all good luck.
00:44:51And remind you...
00:44:54to impress me.
00:45:02Nart, do you know him?
00:45:04Okay, everyone, we're starting in five minutes.
00:45:11It's okay.
00:45:12Go practice.
00:45:14How could this be happening?
00:45:16Okay, you said you took care of this.
00:45:18You said I'd never have to see him again.
00:45:20You promised.
00:45:23How could this possibly be a good thing?
00:45:30Whatever.
00:45:31Okay, I'll just talk to you at home.
00:45:34Oh, God.
00:45:40Are you okay?
00:45:42Of course I am.
00:45:43Why wouldn't I be?
00:46:00Okay, I guess that'll have to do.
00:46:01Apparently, there have been some complaints about how late I've been keeping you.
00:46:08And I wouldn't want to get in the way of anyone's beauty sleep.
00:46:12Remember, tomorrow I need you stage ready by 5 p.m. sharp.
00:46:17Do not underestimate the amount of time some of you will need for hair and makeup.
00:46:22I cannot stress this enough.
00:46:31Dismissed.
00:46:32Oh, shh.
00:46:46Well, I guess it's a good thing I didn't hold my breath.
00:47:03I'm so sorry.
00:47:04I had it, and then I got in this whole thing with my mom.
00:47:07Oh, so now it's your mom's fault.
00:47:10Right.
00:47:10Because nothing could ever be your fault.
00:47:13Oh, my God.
00:47:13I'm sorry.
00:47:15Why are you so mad?
00:47:16It's just a stupid sweater.
00:47:17Okay, I'm not mad about a stupid sweater.
00:47:20I'm mad because you said you'd do something and then you didn't do it.
00:47:23Just like how I'm not mad that you asked me to cover your shift.
00:47:26I'm mad because you assumed something in your life was more important than anything in mine.
00:47:30That isn't you.
00:47:32You haven't been the same since you started this stupid pageant.
00:47:35I know.
00:47:40How was your date?
00:47:42I mean, not that you deserve to know, but...
00:47:48Yeah, it was pretty much the best night of my entire life.
00:47:52I'm glad you deserve that.
00:47:54I think so, too.
00:47:56Do you want to hear about it?
00:48:01If you want to tell me.
00:48:03You okay there, Grandma?
00:48:13Yeah, just a little achy.
00:48:15I think I overdid it on my run today.
00:48:17Okay, so tell me everything.
00:48:20Don't leave out a single detail, starting with the most important part.
00:48:24Did he kiss you?
00:48:25He did?
00:48:28Was it a pack or more like a full-on make-out?
00:48:31It was like somewhere in between.
00:48:33Perfect.
00:48:35Are you going to hang out with him again?
00:48:37Yeah, we're grabbing coffee tomorrow.
00:48:38Oh, but don't worry.
00:48:39We'll be done by six.
00:48:40What's happening at six?
00:48:41Oh, duh, the pageant.
00:48:43I don't deserve a friend like you.
00:48:47Yeah, you really don't.
00:48:52Hey, are you sure you're okay?
00:48:55Yeah.
00:48:56I just...
00:48:57Just a bad headache.
00:48:59But, um...
00:49:00I should probably go to bed.
00:49:02I'll see you tomorrow.
00:49:03Yeah.
00:49:09Hi, honey.
00:49:11Hi.
00:49:11Oh my gosh, look at these.
00:49:14Look how beautiful you are.
00:49:16Oh, honey, you are too.
00:49:21Not like you.
00:49:24You are the most beautiful person.
00:49:27Inside and out.
00:49:29And I'm so proud of you.
00:49:31And everything that you have accomplished and how hard you have worked.
00:49:35And regardless of what happens tomorrow,
00:49:38nothing will change that.
00:49:39Why do you keep pulling at your hair?
00:49:51I'm not.
00:49:53Yes, you are.
00:49:54Is it itching you or something?
00:49:55Mom, don't.
00:49:58Let me see.
00:49:59Mom, stop.
00:50:01Lauren, let me see.
00:50:04Oh my gosh.
00:50:06Lauren.
00:50:09How did this happen?
00:50:16It's not a big deal, okay, Nora?
00:50:18Just she accidentally burned me with a curling iron.
00:50:20That's it.
00:50:21It doesn't look like a burn.
00:50:23Why would I lie to you?
00:50:24I don't know.
00:50:26Lately, you've been doing a lot of things that don't seem like you.
00:50:29What's that supposed to mean?
00:50:31The Lauren I know is independent.
00:50:34She thinks for herself.
00:50:36She's not switching her dress at the last minute.
00:50:39She's not changing a poem that means something to her to a poem that somebody else likes.
00:50:43But that's how you win.
00:50:46And isn't that the point of all of this?
00:50:48It's not supposed to feel like this.
00:50:51Honey, we were supposed to do this pageant to bring us closer together.
00:50:55Not to be at each other's throats all the time.
00:50:58Maybe this is all just too much for you to handle.
00:51:04Wait.
00:51:05Wait, what do you mean I can't handle this?
00:51:09Are you saying you're not going to let me compete?
00:51:12Are you, like, afraid I'm going to embarrass you or something?
00:51:15I'm going to, like, tarnish the memory of the great Julie Ann Simmons?
00:51:18What are you talking about?
00:51:20Mom, I have to do the pageant.
00:51:21I've only gotten two of the scholarships I've applied for.
00:51:25Two.
00:51:26That's nothing.
00:51:27The only way I'm going to be able to go to college and become a doctor is by winning Miss Starfire.
00:51:31Honey, we will figure something out.
00:51:33I promise.
00:51:34You keep saying that, but we haven't figured anything out.
00:51:37So I'm sorry if you don't like it.
00:51:40But I'm doing the pageant.
00:51:42And I'm going to do whatever it takes to win.
00:51:44Baby.
00:51:45Baby.
00:51:45Baby.
00:51:46Baby.
00:51:46Baby.
00:51:46Baby.
00:51:46Baby.
00:51:47Baby.
00:51:47Baby.
00:51:47Baby.
00:51:47Baby.
00:51:48Baby.
00:51:48Baby.
00:51:48Baby.
00:51:48Baby.
00:51:49Baby.
00:51:49Baby.
00:51:50Baby.
00:51:51Baby.
00:51:53Baby.
00:52:19Baby.
00:52:20Baby.
00:52:21Five, six, seven, eight, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, one, two...
00:52:36Is this from Bob Memories?
00:52:37Yes, it really does.
00:52:38Wow, thank you so much, Bob.
00:52:40Are you guys ready?
00:52:41Yeah.
00:52:51Why on today of all days has my skin decided to turn against me?
00:53:03Seriously, I can't even see it.
00:53:06Tough break about that planet growing on your face.
00:53:12Maybe my mom will have something that can fix this.
00:53:15What? Was I supposed to lie?
00:53:21Would it have killed you?
00:53:22Yeah.
00:53:31Hi.
00:53:32Hey.
00:53:33I wanted to wish you luck really quick. How are you feeling?
00:53:36Good. Nervous. Ready for it to be over?
00:53:39Is your neck okay? Do you still have a headache?
00:53:41Oh, yeah, I just... I slept funny or something.
00:53:44Maybe you pulled a muscle and you were making out.
00:53:46Stop.
00:53:48Attention, contestants. It is now 15 minutes till curtain.
00:53:53I can't believe I'm doing this.
00:53:54You're gonna be amazing.
00:53:55I'd settle for not terrible.
00:53:57Atta girl. Dream big.
00:54:01What's that on your arm?
00:54:02Right there.
00:54:07Oh, yeah, who knows? My mom probably just switched detergents again, but, um...
00:54:12Okay.
00:54:13I have a distinguished cross for you. I love you.
00:54:14Love you.
00:54:15Okay.
00:54:19It's perfect.
00:54:20My skin? Yeah.
00:54:21And you're every... this way.
00:54:22Or this way.
00:54:23Wait, give me a smile.
00:54:24Hey, where's Nora?
00:54:25I haven't seen her.
00:54:26Okay, wait. This?
00:54:27Yeah.
00:54:28Wait.
00:54:29You might need a floss.
00:54:30What?
00:54:31I'm so surprised but happy to see you here today.
00:54:41You've grown up into such a beautiful young woman.
00:54:45What do you want?
00:54:46You know what I want.
00:54:47I want you to promise me that you're not gonna give me any more trouble, not like last time.
00:54:55I need to hear you say it.
00:54:56I promise.
00:54:57Good answer.
00:54:58It wasn't so hard now, was it?
00:54:59There you are.
00:55:00I've been looking for you everywhere.
00:55:01They're just called places.
00:55:02Well, you should go.
00:55:03Iris hates a late start.
00:55:06Nora!
00:55:07Nothing happened.
00:55:08Okay, we both know that's not true.
00:55:09You have to tell someone.
00:55:11Who would I know?
00:55:12You have to tell someone.
00:55:13Who would I know?
00:55:14Who would I know?
00:55:15Well, we could tell someone.
00:55:16Why would you tell someone?
00:55:17I'm sorry.
00:55:18What would I know?
00:55:20No.
00:55:21That's sweet.
00:55:22I don't know.
00:55:23It's just me.
00:55:26This is the last accident.
00:55:27No.
00:55:28I'm lucky.
00:55:29How could I know?
00:55:30It's the last accident.
00:55:31Tell someone.
00:55:31Who would I even tell?
00:55:33I don't know.
00:55:33Maybe your mom or Miss Brooks?
00:55:35Like that would make a difference.
00:55:36It might.
00:55:37Why would this time be any different than all the others?
00:55:40Nothing ever happens to people like him.
00:55:43Okay, they disappear until enough time has passed that people don't even remember why they were gone in the first place.
00:55:50Just forget about it.
00:55:52That's what I'm going to do.
00:55:55But how can you let this go?
00:55:56Oh, because you're not the only one that needs the money.
00:56:07Let's hear it for your Miss Starfire contestants.
00:56:14Brianna Cox.
00:56:19Maddie Monroe.
00:56:24Lauren Burke.
00:56:26Nora Matthews.
00:56:32Woo!
00:56:32Woo!
00:56:32Woo!
00:56:32Woo!
00:56:32Woo!
00:56:32Woo!
00:56:33Woo!
00:56:33Woo!
00:56:33Woo!
00:56:34Woo!
00:56:34Woo!
00:56:36Woo!
00:56:36Woo!
00:56:37Woo!
00:56:38Woo!
00:56:38Woo!
00:56:39Woo!
00:56:40Woo!
00:56:40Woo!
00:56:41Woo!
00:56:42Woo!
00:56:42Woo!
00:56:43Woo!
00:56:44Woo!
00:56:44Woo!
00:56:45Woo!
00:56:46Woo!
00:56:48Toes pointed, back straight, chins up, and for God's sake, don't embarrass me.
00:56:54Woo!
00:56:55Woo!
00:56:56Woo!
00:56:57Woo!
00:56:58Woo!
00:57:00Woo!
00:57:02Woo!
00:57:04She is, isn't she?
00:57:05Yeah.
00:57:06Yeah, she knows her stuff.
00:57:08Woo!
00:57:12Woo!
00:57:14Woo!
00:57:15Woo!
00:57:16Woo!
00:57:20Woo!
00:57:24Woo!
00:57:26We can shut this place down, shut it down, shut it down, shut it down, shut it down, down
00:57:34I beat the game, I kill the shots, I am not the game, I keep it hot
00:57:38I beat the game, I kill the shots, I am not the game, I keep it hot
00:57:42And even though we came for, I can promise no one wants this more
00:57:49I couldn't be more sure, I win my power, taking you all balance
00:57:55All right, let's hear it for your Miss Starfire contestants one more time
00:58:09Hi, are you doing okay?
00:58:12You don't look very good
00:58:13Yeah, I'm fine
00:58:14I'm fine
00:58:15I just, I have this headache, I can't seem to shake
00:58:17You sure?
00:58:19Yeah
00:58:25All right, ladies and gentlemen, moving on
00:58:31The next contestant, continuing on to the final round of competition is
00:58:39Nora Jane Matthew
00:58:44Oh, congratulations, Nora
00:58:53All right, folks, the time has come
00:59:00The final name of the contestant, continuing on in the hopes of becoming Miss Teen Starfire 2025 is
00:59:12Lauren Allison Burke
00:59:17Looks like you weaseled your way into the top five after all
00:59:35Wonder what you're going to do to win
00:59:37See everyone tomorrow night, where we will crowd our new Miss Teen Starfire
00:59:43It was so much fun
00:59:45Oh, and the dresses were so beautiful in case
00:59:48Honey, I'm so excited for you
00:59:52Look at you, you look amazing
00:59:53Thank you
00:59:54Girl, you totally slayed
00:59:57Sorry Jefferson had to bounce, but he'll be here tomorrow
01:00:00Dude, how are you sweating?
01:00:02But your hands are, like, freezing
01:00:03Yeah, it was, like, super cold in the auditorium
01:00:06But your mom gave me some medicine, so hopefully I'll feel a little better soon
01:00:09Hey, folks, I know you're excited to congratulate everyone's favorite underdog
01:00:13But, uh, I gotta borrow her for a quick sec
01:00:15She'll be back in a jiff
01:00:17Well
01:00:24I think a final five appearance calls for some ice cream
01:00:28Rae, I know I can always count on you
01:00:30Uh, actually, Miss Starbuck, I'm not feeling so great right now
01:00:33I think I should just call my mom and have her come pick me up
01:00:36Oh, no, do you want us to drop you off?
01:00:41No, it's okay
01:00:41You guys go
01:00:42I just, um, I'm just, like, really, really tired
01:00:45But I should feel better tomorrow
01:00:47Are you sure?
01:00:48Mm-hmm
01:00:49Let's get a text her and wait outside
01:00:51It's too bright in here
01:00:53Okay
01:00:54I hope she's okay
01:00:56I'll be right back
01:00:59Where are you going?
01:01:04Hi
01:01:04Seems like a minute ago that was us
01:01:12It does, doesn't it?
01:01:15Are you ever worried about Nora and all these adult men?
01:01:19Oh, no
01:01:20Nora knows how to handle herself
01:01:21I made sure of that
01:01:22But she shouldn't have to, should she?
01:01:27What am I supposed to do?
01:01:28Have her quit the circuit?
01:01:29That is not an option
01:01:31So you're saying that this does happen
01:01:34I'm saying
01:01:35How about you take care of your kid
01:01:37And I'll take care of mine
01:01:39That's what I'm saying
01:01:40Lauren?
01:01:49Lauren?
01:01:49Lauren?
01:01:49There you are
01:01:58I wanted to talk to you
01:02:01Make sure there wasn't any confusion over what you saw
01:02:04There's no confusion?
01:02:07I know exactly what I saw
01:02:09What are you going to do about it?
01:02:13Nora asked me not to say anything
01:02:14Well, Nora's a smart girl
01:02:17The question is
01:02:18Are you?
01:02:20Excuse us
01:02:47Lauren?
01:02:47Excuse us
01:02:48Excuse us
01:02:48Move
01:02:49You're okay
01:02:49No
01:02:50Move
01:02:50Move
01:02:51Move
01:02:51Sorry
01:02:51Stay back
01:02:52Oh
01:02:53Oh
01:02:53Oh my God
01:02:55Excuse me
01:03:01Excuse me, Mom
01:03:02Lauren?
01:03:03Lauren?
01:03:03Lauren?
01:03:03Lauren?
01:03:04Where have you been?
01:03:09Honey
01:03:09Is she okay?
01:03:14Honey, it's gonna be okay
01:03:15That's coming
01:03:20computer
01:03:20What are you doing
01:03:21waiting for me?
01:03:30I want to bore you
01:03:31to try myself
01:03:31We can hull
01:03:31Creep
01:03:31Don't hurt me
01:03:32Like me
01:03:32If I was doing
01:03:33Amateur
01:03:33using street
01:03:33Screaming
01:03:34Chape
01:03:34Tohalt
01:03:35by
01:03:35Just
01:03:36Trapp
01:03:36Allison
01:03:36Lasendo
01:03:37At
01:03:37Two
01:03:38We can't find that
01:03:38친-man
01:03:39Sonic
01:03:40No
01:03:42Air
01:03:42What are you doing?
01:03:42Sounds
01:03:43ijke
01:03:45She could use this.
01:04:02Thanks.
01:04:03I just...
01:04:05I don't understand how this is happening.
01:04:08She had a headache.
01:04:09I gave her some medicine.
01:04:11She went back to bed.
01:04:12It's just a headache.
01:04:13She's going to be okay.
01:04:16What if she's not?
01:04:19Ms. Kippins, I'm Dr. Mullen.
01:04:22I'm the attending physician on your daughter's case.
01:04:24I just want to give you a quick update on what we know.
01:04:27So, based on Ray's age symptoms and how rapidly her case has progressed,
01:04:32as well as the preliminary results of the spinal tap,
01:04:35we suspect she has meningococcal meningitis,
01:04:37which is a type of bacterial meningitis,
01:04:39and a bloodstream infection.
01:04:41It's called invasive meningococcal disease.
01:04:44And while it's uncommon, it can have serious consequences.
01:04:48Oh, God.
01:04:49We will be able to confirm once we get the final test results in the coming days.
01:04:53But she was vaccinated.
01:04:55I made sure of it.
01:04:56According to her record,
01:04:58she was vaccinated for serial groups A, C, W, and Y, but not B.
01:05:02At this time, we cannot confirm what serial group is responsible here.
01:05:07How did I miss this?
01:05:08I'm a nurse.
01:05:09A lot of teens aren't vaccinated against meningitis B,
01:05:13but there are vaccines that can help,
01:05:15and not all parents know to ask about them.
01:05:17So, do we know how this happened to her?
01:05:20There are so many possibilities.
01:05:22The bacteria can live in the back of the nose and throat
01:05:24and can spread through respiratory droplets.
01:05:2716 to 23-year-olds tend to be one of the most affected groups
01:05:30simply by the nature of their activities.
01:05:32Like what kind of activities?
01:05:34Sharing food, drinks, utensils, kissing,
01:05:36just generally being in close contact with one another.
01:05:39Are you saying this is like her own fault?
01:05:42No.
01:05:43No, honey, nobody is saying that.
01:05:45So, what do we do next?
01:05:46What's the plan?
01:05:48If her condition continues to worsen,
01:05:50we may need to put her into a medically induced coma
01:05:52to make it easier to treat her
01:05:54and to ensure that she gets the rest that her body needs.
01:05:57Currently, we have her on intravenous antibiotics
01:06:00in the hopes that it helps fight the infection.
01:06:03That's good, though, right?
01:06:05The medicine will make her better.
01:06:07That's what we're hoping for, sweetie.
01:06:11Miss Gibbons,
01:06:12I need you to understand how incredibly sick Ray is.
01:06:17One in ten people who contract meningitis die
01:06:20despite treatment,
01:06:22sometimes within 24 hours.
01:06:24And even if she survives,
01:06:26there is a chance that she will have
01:06:28permanent complications.
01:06:30We're going to do everything we can for Ray,
01:06:33but I just want you to be fully aware
01:06:36of all the possible outcomes.
01:06:40Is there anything more that we should be doing?
01:06:43We've alerted the health department,
01:06:45and they'll reach out to the school
01:06:46to do contact tracing.
01:06:47That will help determine
01:06:48who may have been in close contact with Ray
01:06:50and need antibiotics
01:06:52to help prevent any additional cases.
01:06:55Expect a call from them.
01:06:56In the meantime,
01:06:57make a list of anyone Ray's
01:06:59come into close contact with
01:07:00in the last week or so.
01:07:03I'd recommend that both you and she
01:07:05start a precautionary course
01:07:07of antibiotics immediately.
01:07:09And if she has not been vaccinated,
01:07:12consider speaking with her pediatrician about it.
01:07:14Of course.
01:07:14I'll give you an update
01:07:17as soon as I have one, okay?
01:07:20And again, I'm so very sorry.
01:07:25She's going to be okay.
01:07:27She's going to be okay.
01:07:29It's all right.
01:07:32She's going to be okay.
01:07:33Thank you so much
01:07:43for squeezing us in today.
01:07:45And I'll book the appointment
01:07:46for the next dose before we leave.
01:07:48Thanks.
01:07:53Mom?
01:07:54What's that, honey?
01:07:58Is there really a chance
01:07:59that Ray could die?
01:08:00Okay.
01:08:03The doctors are going to do
01:08:06everything that they can
01:08:07to make sure that doesn't happen, okay?
01:08:12But she still might.
01:08:22It's going to be okay.
01:08:27It's going to be okay.
01:08:28Can I come in?
01:08:36Close the door.
01:08:44I assume you're here
01:08:45to discuss the unfortunate incident
01:08:47of last night.
01:08:49I guess that's one way to put it.
01:08:52I just thought you'd want to notify
01:08:53the other contestants.
01:08:54Actually, anybody in attendance,
01:08:57I guess, should be made aware
01:08:58of the situation.
01:09:00Why on earth would I want to do that?
01:09:03Are we talking about the same thing?
01:09:06I don't know, are we?
01:09:08What are you talking about?
01:09:11Well,
01:09:11I guess you first.
01:09:15Last night,
01:09:17I happened upon Lauren
01:09:18and one of our judges
01:09:19together.
01:09:21And seeing how Lauren
01:09:22is an inexperienced young woman,
01:09:25I can see how she mistook
01:09:26his offer of advice
01:09:28as an inappropriate advance.
01:09:31I have no doubt
01:09:32with Lauren's propensity
01:09:33to exaggerate.
01:09:36Okay, but just wait a minute.
01:09:37She has probably already
01:09:39blown the entire situation
01:09:41completely out of proportion.
01:09:43which is why I feel it best
01:09:46and in her best interest
01:09:48that she withdraw
01:09:50from the pageant.
01:09:53In exchange for agreeing
01:09:54to never discuss the event,
01:09:58the pageant will offer Lauren
01:09:59a Miss Congeniality scholarship
01:10:01in the amount of $10,000.
01:10:05But Lauren hasn't done anything wrong.
01:10:07Why should she have to quit?
01:10:08because I'm not going to allow
01:10:13some brat who is never going
01:10:15to win anyway ruin it
01:10:17for everyone else.
01:10:19So I suggest you get down
01:10:21from your high horse
01:10:22and take my incredibly
01:10:24generous offer
01:10:25so we can all get on
01:10:28with our lives.
01:10:30This offer.
01:10:31I can't wait to show this
01:10:38to the police.
01:10:41I wouldn't do that
01:10:42if I were you.
01:10:43Why is that?
01:10:45Because if you decide
01:10:47to involve the authorities,
01:10:49I will have no choice
01:10:50but to issue a statement
01:10:51announcing that Lauren
01:10:54was disqualified
01:10:55when it came to my knowledge
01:10:56that she attempted
01:10:57to blackmail
01:10:58a pageant employee.
01:11:00What the hell
01:11:01are you talking about?
01:11:03Lauren
01:11:04threatened
01:11:06to go public
01:11:07with this photo
01:11:08unless Drew
01:11:10used his influence
01:11:11with the judges
01:11:12to obtain
01:11:13a better position.
01:11:17No one will ever
01:11:18believe this.
01:11:20Maybe not.
01:11:21If it's just his word
01:11:22against hers.
01:11:24But luckily,
01:11:24I have several witnesses
01:11:27with sworn affidavits
01:11:28that say
01:11:29she confided
01:11:30her plan in them.
01:11:32Just think
01:11:33what people will say.
01:11:35And I've even heard
01:11:37that some colleges
01:11:38have been known
01:11:39to rescind
01:11:40acceptances
01:11:40for moral transgressions.
01:11:43Now,
01:11:44would you like
01:11:45to borrow my pen?
01:11:51I don't know
01:11:52how you live
01:11:53with yourself.
01:11:53Starfire
01:11:58is my legacy.
01:11:59I will protect it
01:12:00at all costs.
01:12:03The clock
01:12:04is ticking
01:12:04on that offer.
01:12:15I hate to ask this,
01:12:16but is there
01:12:17even the tiniest
01:12:18shred of truth
01:12:19to any of what
01:12:19Iris is saying?
01:12:20Mom,
01:12:20I swear
01:12:21Brianna made
01:12:22that picture
01:12:23and hung it
01:12:24in the dressing room
01:12:24to try to get me
01:12:25to quit.
01:12:25We need to know
01:12:26everything that has
01:12:27gone on.
01:12:28And I mean
01:12:29everything.
01:12:30Please.
01:12:36There's a lot.
01:12:37And
01:12:37it's kind of
01:12:39hard to explain.
01:12:40It's like
01:12:41they're manipulating
01:12:42you
01:12:42all the time.
01:12:44They're always telling you
01:12:45the other girls
01:12:46are talking about you
01:12:46behind your back
01:12:47or the coaches
01:12:48are calling us
01:12:49stupid or lazy.
01:12:51Wait,
01:12:52they're what?
01:12:53The truth is
01:12:54this kind of stuff,
01:12:56it does happen.
01:12:58Why didn't you
01:12:58tell me any of this?
01:13:00Because I knew
01:13:00you'd make me quit.
01:13:01I just,
01:13:03I couldn't.
01:13:05I'd already
01:13:05worked so hard
01:13:06and I'd sacrificed
01:13:07so much
01:13:08to just walk away
01:13:10from my only shot
01:13:11at being able
01:13:12to afford
01:13:12Vanderton.
01:13:14Baby,
01:13:15I'm sorry
01:13:15you felt
01:13:15so much pressure.
01:13:17So,
01:13:18what do we do?
01:13:21I think
01:13:21if Ray can fight,
01:13:25so can I.
01:13:31We're here.
01:13:34All right,
01:13:35you ready?
01:13:36Of course,
01:13:37never say die.
01:13:38Take care of them.
01:13:40Excuse me.
01:13:43Come on,
01:13:43ride in.
01:13:44What the hell
01:13:45are you doing here?
01:13:46Isn't it obvious?
01:13:47Lauren's a finalist.
01:13:49She's here to compete.
01:13:51You're embarrassing
01:13:52yourself.
01:13:54I'm not embarrassed.
01:13:55Are you embarrassed?
01:13:56No.
01:13:57No,
01:13:57I think
01:13:58the only one
01:13:59that should be embarrassed
01:14:00is you.
01:14:01who can't seem
01:14:02to wipe his own ass
01:14:04without his grandmother's
01:14:05permission.
01:14:07You're making a scene.
01:14:09Not yet,
01:14:10but I will.
01:14:12And those little
01:14:12reporters over there
01:14:13are going to get
01:14:14a front row seat.
01:14:16Excuse us.
01:14:31Wow, wow, wow.
01:14:35As the kids would say,
01:14:37that slaps.
01:14:38Let's hear one more time
01:14:39for Miss Brianna Cox.
01:14:41Thanks.
01:14:42Congratulations, Brianna.
01:14:44Now for the final portion
01:14:46of our talent competition,
01:14:47we have a dramatic recitation.
01:14:50Put your hands together
01:14:51for Miss Lauren Burke.
01:14:52I'd like to dedicate
01:15:01my performance tonight
01:15:02to my friend Ray,
01:15:05who's in the ICU
01:15:06fighting for her life
01:15:07with meningitis B.
01:15:09And if that's the case,
01:15:11maybe asking why I'm here,
01:15:14participating in this,
01:15:16for being honest,
01:15:18pretty superficial event.
01:15:19If you knew me,
01:15:22you'd know none of this
01:15:23is my vibe.
01:15:25The only reason I entered
01:15:27Starfire in the first place
01:15:28was because I needed
01:15:29money for college.
01:15:31Then I just got
01:15:33so sucked into it.
01:15:35I was basically obsessed.
01:15:37It was only when Ray got sick
01:15:39that I remembered
01:15:40that I was trying to win
01:15:41so that I could become
01:15:42a doctor and help people.
01:15:45So that's why I'm here.
01:15:48It's for you.
01:15:50To share Ray's story
01:15:51and hope it will inspire parents
01:15:53to check their teens'
01:15:54vaccination records
01:15:55and talk to their doctors.
01:15:59And now, showtime.
01:16:03Originally, I was going
01:16:04to recite The Raven.
01:16:06But then I thought,
01:16:08does anyone really need
01:16:10to hear the alcoholic ramblings
01:16:11of a man who's obsessed
01:16:12with his ex
01:16:13and can't seem
01:16:14to take the hint?
01:16:15So instead,
01:16:18I will be reciting
01:16:20The Things We Dare Not Tell
01:16:22by Henry Lawson.
01:16:28Because no one should have
01:16:29to suffer in silence.
01:16:30The fields are fair
01:16:40in autumn yet
01:16:41and the sun's still
01:16:43shining there.
01:16:45But we bow our heads
01:16:46and brood and fret
01:16:48because of the masks we wear.
01:16:50Or we nod and smile
01:16:53a social while
01:16:54and say we're doing well.
01:16:57We break our hearts
01:16:59for the things
01:17:00we must not tell.
01:17:02We fight it down
01:17:03or we bear it bravely well.
01:17:07But the best of us
01:17:10die of a broken heart
01:17:12for the things
01:17:14we cannot tell.
01:17:16That was amazing.
01:17:36My mom made me sign that thing.
01:17:38I know.
01:17:40How's Ray?
01:17:41Her fever's coming down
01:17:43but she's still super sick.
01:17:46We just wait
01:17:46to see if the medicine works.
01:17:49I'm taking antibiotics.
01:17:51Yeah.
01:17:52We all got a text about it.
01:17:54My mom made an appointment
01:17:55for me.
01:17:56Good.
01:17:57What happens now?
01:17:59I think it's
01:18:00the judge's questions.
01:18:02Let me double check.
01:18:04Hey, Austin.
01:18:06You got a program?
01:18:11Starfire is truly
01:18:13a one-of-a-kind experience.
01:18:16And I could not
01:18:17be more grateful
01:18:18for the time
01:18:19that we've spent together.
01:18:21But now
01:18:22we are entering
01:18:23the final portion
01:18:25of tonight's evening.
01:18:26The all-important
01:18:27judge's questions.
01:18:30I'd like to invite
01:18:31Maddie up
01:18:31to the microphone first.
01:18:37Maddie's question
01:18:38will be coming
01:18:39from the esteemed
01:18:40Gwendolyn Allen.
01:18:43Ms. Monroe,
01:18:44who is your role model?
01:18:50Mrs. Brooks.
01:18:57Short, sweet,
01:18:59and to the point.
01:19:01Up next,
01:19:02we have
01:19:03Ms. Lauren Burke.
01:19:11Lauren's question
01:19:11will be coming
01:19:12from Starfire's
01:19:13most revered
01:19:14and longest-serving
01:19:15judge,
01:19:16Mr. Roger Hammond.
01:19:19Ms. Burke,
01:19:20why should you win?
01:19:28I shouldn't.
01:19:32And what's more,
01:19:34I don't want to.
01:19:36I don't want to be
01:19:37part of an organization
01:19:38that pits us
01:19:39against each other
01:19:39for their own
01:19:40entertainment.
01:19:41Who calls us fat
01:19:42and lazy
01:19:43and makes us
01:19:44so anxious
01:19:45that we literally
01:19:46pull our own hair out.
01:19:48Who, upon learning
01:19:49there were criminals
01:19:49in their midst,
01:19:50chose to protect
01:19:51the predators
01:19:52rather than the children
01:19:53they preyed upon.
01:19:54Those are not the values
01:19:55I was raised with
01:19:56and they are not
01:19:56the values I represent.
01:19:58Life is too short
01:19:59to compromise yourself
01:20:00for some cash
01:20:00in the crown.
01:20:05And that is why
01:20:06I respectfully
01:20:07withdraw
01:20:09from the
01:20:10Ms. Starfire pageant.
01:20:19Iris Brooks.
01:20:23I'm Officer Mueller.
01:20:24This is Dr. Glasgow.
01:20:25We've got a few questions
01:20:26we'd like to ask you.
01:20:30Oh, my God, you guys are, like, the cutest ever.
01:20:55I know, right?
01:20:56I just hate that you couldn't be there.
01:20:59Uh, yeah, tell me about it.
01:21:00Even after I planned the whole thing.
01:21:02But the after party here was killer?
01:21:04Are you so surprised?
01:21:05Yeah, like, beyond.
01:21:06I can't believe Dylan planned that whole thing.
01:21:08Yeah, it's like he likes you or something.
01:21:10Yeah.
01:21:13So, have they told you when you're gonna get to go home?
01:21:15They've been holding you hostage here for weeks.
01:21:17Yeah, hopefully next week.
01:21:19Will you be able to go back to school?
01:21:22No, I'll just finish from home.
01:21:25And what about cosmetology school?
01:21:26Are you still gonna be able to cut hair without...
01:21:29You know...
01:21:32Half my hand?
01:21:33Yeah, um...
01:21:35Yeah, I guess I'll just have to learn to use scissors with three fingers.
01:21:42Um, I'll figure it out.
01:21:45Hi.
01:21:46Hey.
01:21:46Um, I stopped by Lauren's house and her mom said she was here.
01:21:50I hope it's okay.
01:21:51I came by.
01:21:51Yeah, of course.
01:21:52The more the merrier.
01:21:53Pull up some bed.
01:21:55These are for you.
01:21:56Oh, thank you.
01:21:57These are gorgeous.
01:21:58Yeah.
01:22:00So, how are you doing?
01:22:02So much better.
01:22:03I'll have to do some physical therapy.
01:22:06And I lost some hearing in my right ear.
01:22:08And, you know, obviously.
01:22:10Um...
01:22:10But the doctor said it could have been a lot worse.
01:22:14I guess some people experience, like, brain damage, kidney failure, even, like, lose a leg.
01:22:20Really?
01:22:21You got vaccinated, right?
01:22:22Yeah.
01:22:23Um, my mom and I talked to my doctor and decided I should get it.
01:22:26Yeah.
01:22:27Does my heart some good to know that I could be a cautionary tale for you two?
01:22:29No, seriously, I didn't know anything about meningitis before all of this.
01:22:36Let alone that there are vaccines for it.
01:22:39Well, you're doing amazing for someone who just lost two fingers.
01:22:43And how are you doing?
01:22:45You know, with everything?
01:22:47Okay.
01:22:49Yeah.
01:22:49Um, my mom and I started therapy.
01:22:51Wow.
01:22:52How's that going?
01:22:53It's intense.
01:22:55But good.
01:22:56You know?
01:22:57Yeah.
01:22:57That's awesome.
01:22:58Yeah.
01:22:58I should probably tell you why I'm here.
01:23:01Other than, of course, to make sure that you're okay.
01:23:04Obviously.
01:23:04Um, I'm sure you heard they did an investigation into Starfire and, um, found a lot of impropriety.
01:23:12Like, a lot.
01:23:14Shocker.
01:23:15Um, and rather than deal with, like, a million civil suits, Starfire's just decided to settle with everyone.
01:23:22And I figured, after all you did, um, it's only fair you get half of mine.
01:23:28It's only fair you get half of mine.
01:23:31Yeah.
01:23:31And I was like, I can't?
01:23:32I was like, what's your life?
01:23:33I was like, oh my God.
01:23:33You know, I was like, oh my God.
01:23:34I'm like, oh my God.
01:23:34I was like, oh my God.
01:23:34I was like, oh my God.
01:23:35I was like, oh my God.
01:23:36And I was like, oh my God.
01:23:36my first impulse was to tear it up and what was your second impulse I thought
01:23:46about when I first decided to do the pageant and we talked about what I
01:23:51might gain from the experience oh yeah don't remind me but that's the thing I
01:23:57gained so much just not in the ways that we thought it would be
01:24:05so when you think about it I kind of won yeah and I did and you know what I
01:24:19said I would use the money for if I won
01:24:23Vanderton
01:24:25Vanderton
01:24:34You're going to Vanderton
01:24:35I'm going to Vanderton
01:24:36Vanderton
01:24:37Please welcome Ms. Lauren Burke
01:24:48First of all I want to thank you for letting me come talk today for anyone who doesn't know
01:25:06me my name is Lauren Burke and I'm freshman pre-med and if everything goes according to
01:25:12plan future pediatrician Professor Holsey told me about the work you all do in terms of student
01:25:18health awareness and thought the app I created might be a helpful tool for you to use about
01:25:24a year ago my best friend almost died from meningitis B and watching her go through that it made me realize
01:25:33that people our age are so focused on the future that we sometimes forget how to keep ourselves healthy today so that is where healthy bridge dot org comes in healthy bridge dot org tells you exactly what health services you may need and where you can find them and make sure you can get accurate information and know the right questions to ask so you can make informed decisions about your mental and your physical health so nothing can be
01:25:35and no one falls through the cracks.
01:25:38future that we sometimes forget how to keep ourselves healthy today. So that is where
01:25:45healthybridge.org comes in. Healthybridge.org tells you exactly what health services you may
01:25:52need and where you can find them. And make sure you can get accurate information and know the
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