01x03 - The Drama Queen

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Your plan was perfect.

Then the look on Mr. Sevilla's face

when he saw the note on the eraser.

Priceless!

We had a deal, right?

Why did it say in the GC
that Mr. Sevilla was terminated?

Who the f*ck are you

to boss me around
and call me dumb, huh?

This month, Possenti has been chosen

to represent the Teen Genius Quiz.

You even got a scholarship for next sem.

Congrats!

How did you get in here

so effortlessly?

You really think you got in
here fair and square?

I’ll use the clock in our classroom.

The minute hand
corresponds to the question.

Just watch my right hand.

I’ll move it to wherever

the second hand of the clock lands.

One is A,

two is B,

three is C,

and four is D.

Got it?

What now?

I can't concentrate because of you.

What are you guys talking about?

What just fell, Tristan?

Tristan, what’s that paper you’re holding?

Is that a cheat sheet?

Give it to me.

This isn’t a cheat sheet, ma’am.

Then hand it over.

Hand it over, Tristan.

One.

Two.

- You really won’t give it?
- Ma’am!

- I said hand it over!
- Ma'am!

What’s this?

That’s a list of addresses
of people we do laundry for.

Tristan, seriously.

You know that paper is strictly
not allowed in my exam.

I am very disappointed in you.

I didn’t expect you’d be the one
to cause trouble in my exam.

Tristan!

What the f*ck?

Are you okay?

Tristan!

Tristan!

Tristan!

Tristan!

You know, thanks to him,

at least all of Ms. Robles’
attention went to him.

Such a drama queen.

Says he’s distracted by Lin.

He even threw up.

Damn it was f*cking disgusting, man.

Smells so bad.

But to be honest,

okay, even if he is arrogant,

I still feel bad for him.

I think he's just not feeling well.

I say deserve.

Why do you feel bad for him?

And I still can’t figure out
why he won’t just

admit that it was a list of his customers?

Idiot.

If Bank is an idiot,

what does that make you?

Idiot to the nth power?

The National Comission
on Education Secretary insists

that NCET is a major advancement

in the country's education system.

He believes that through NCET,

we can finally keep up with
other countries in terms of education.

I'm now with Mr. Vicente Ramirez

to give a statement.

Well, if...

The goal is for us to compete on
an international level and...

Dad?

...to enhance the educational quality here.

Did you have dinner?

Do you want me
to fix you a plate?

No need.

My co-teachers and I already ate.

You know what, get some rest.

It’s late, Lin.

I’ll rest for a while then
finish the rest of my work.

- Dad?
- Hmm?

Sorry.

I’m sorry.

I doubted your decisions.

I get it now.

I really am sorry.

It’s nothing. It's way past us.

I understand now as well

where you’re coming from.

My mistake as your father is that

I should’ve asked what
you really wanted.

I’m sorry.

It's okay.

It’s really okay.

Just know, if you ever need help,

I’m right here.

There’s no one else we can
rely on but each other.

Thank you.

Maybe the takeaway from this is

There’s really nothing wrong
with doing what you want.

Just,

what matters is making sure no one else

gets affected by your decision, okay?

Mhmm.

Okay, Dad.

Alright, I’ll go get changed.

Okay, Dad.

Uhm, I still believe
that it is essential to…

prioritize the improvement of programs and

curricula first before implementing…

more assessment like that of NCET.

Because

it uses taxpayers’ money.

Hey!

What are you doing there?

Why are you the one doing that?

Go back upstairs!

Come on, take a break.

You might throw up on that.

You’re so extra, Ma.

You’re the one who
should be resting, remember?

Wasn’t it you the doctor told

to avoid doing strenuous
activities for now?

Don’t be stubborn, Ma.

Just let me do this

while you’re still not fully okay.

Let me be.

I’ll just finish this.

I don’t like doing nothing.

You know me,
I’m not rich or anything.

If we don’t move,
what’ll happen to me?

Okay, fine.

Then go ahead and do it.

Good morning.

Good day.

Are you here for laundry, young lady?

Oh, no.

Bank,

can I talk to you?

Please?

Why are you here?

I just wanted to tell you that
you can have the scholarship

for next year.

Huh?

Why, don’t you want it anymore?

Because we won the lotto.

You won?

How much? How many tickets?

That’s a secret.

It’s just that,

someone might try to rob us or something.

Dad doesn’t want to say anything,

but I know he won big.

And he probably bet on a lot.

So, what did your dad say about you
giving up the scholarship?

Dad’s fine with it.

Competing is just too stressful now.

And the scholarship should’ve been
yours from the start, right?

Why aren't you talking?

Are you mad again?

I was just thinking of Mama,

she bets on the lotto almost every day.

Sometimes she even forgets
to buy her meds because of it.

It made me realize,

life really is all about
luck sometimes, huh?

But,

thank you.

I actually have a question for you.

But please don’t get mad, okay?

Why do you already think I’ll get mad?

See?

There, you’re already mad.

No, I’m not mad.

Why?

Ah, during the exam,

why didn’t you just show
Ms. Robles the paper right away?

I just didn’t want them to remember
our laundry business again.

They used to put their
dirty uniforms in my bag

for Mama to wash.

I don’t really care when
they tease me and call me Banky.

But what I don’t like is

when they push it,
and drag my mom into it too.

I know there’s nothing wrong
with being a laundrywoman.

It’s a decent job.

But the way they say it
feels belittling sometimes,

and it hurts.

It hurts me for my mom.

She’s doing everything she can
to lift us out of this.

We just really had a tough life.

But the way they say it,

it’s like my mom isn’t
doing anything to help us rise up.

You know,

their mom doesn’t love them.

That’s why they take out
their frustrations on others.

And honestly, they should be the ones
ashamed of their nasty attitudes,

they’re the rude ones.

But you,

you’re kind.

So if you ever want to have laundry done,
just let me know.

That way I can somehow repay you
for giving up your scholarship.

Oh, no, it's okay—
I’d feel bad for your mom.

But sure,

I’ll have Papa’s polo washed.

Make it super white, okay?

Like there's no grime left on the collar.

Got it.

You know,

you should smile more often.

Because,

it actually suits you.

You look cuter.

You know,

I’ve been cute even without smiling.

What?

Here you go.

To protect your wound.

You know,

this is the first time I’ve had
a schoolmate be this kind to me.

You’re…

you’re being too dramatic.

Here, take this.

I’ll go ahead.

Wait.

Let me walk with you.

No. It’s fine.

I can go home on my own.

Nope.

Hold on.

I’ll walk you.

Because, well,

there are lots of muggers in our area.

And you guys just won, right?

That’s risky.

Okay.

Alright.

Let’s go.

My dearest Don Juan.

Oh,

how my soul yearns for you.

And now you shall be mine.

And I shall be yours until the end of time.

Fortune smiles upon me.

Now I am the happiest

maiden in the kingdom of Berbania.

I object!

And who are you?

Don Juan, have you forgotten me?

It is I,

Doña Maria.

I am your one true love,

your soulmate,

your destiny.

Alas, you have been bewitched.

Come into my arms and
with one kiss, remember me.

- Congratulations, sis!
- Thank you, sis!

Wow, you were amazing!

I almost didn’t recognize you.

How did you do that?

You know, Lin, I wouldn't even be
here if it weren’t for you.

What are you saying?

I just helped you with your grades.

It was your hard work and
talent that got you here.

- You deserve all this.
- Thanks, sis!

- Congratulations, you were really great!
- Thank you!

You were so good!

Like seriously, so impressive...

Ah, congrats, hon!

Can I get a fansign?

Oh, hon!

Thank you!

You were so good earlier.

I'm so proud of you.

Thank you!

But seriously, hon?

I kind of stuttered a bit.

Sheesh!

So humble!

Show Lin your crying-on-cue trick.

Lin, look at this.

Okay.

I knew it.

Eye drops who?

How’d you even do that?

See?

Wait.

Are you pinching yourself?

That’s impressive!

So that’s how you’re able to cry!

Thank you, thank you.

Hon, just ignore Claire.

She’s overrated anyway.

You’re way better than her, for sure.

And I’m sure your time will come, sis.

Maybe in the next play,
you’ll get the lead role.

Auditions are coming up, right?

I doubt it.

Claire has more experience than me.

But, you know,

I’m really grateful because I have you guys

to support me in my theater era.

If only my mom was here to see this.

Hon, I'm sure she's
watching the whole time.

Yeah.

You did so good.

You did it!

I’ll always be your fan babe.

Hey, take a photo, you guys.

Hon,

is it okay now?

It’s okay now, hon.

Dad doesn’t like me wearing makeup.

He might just think I'm

in a school play again.

You know, you’re really lucky.

You can ask anything from your dad
and he will literally give it to you.

My dad will give me everything
I want just to shut me up

so he doesn't have to talk to me.

Well, you are a drama king yourself.

That’s why we’re the perfect match.

Okay, last one.

Oh, again.

How do I look?

Like you just came from making out.

Pat, no.

My dad might see us.

He’s not even here.

Well, you know that I'm not ready.

Look,

you know that I just
want my first time to be special.

As promised, right?

We will wait until the time is right.

Not like I have a choice.

What did you say?

Nothing.

I said you’re mine.

Just, don’t go back to the States, okay?

As if.

My dad won’t even leave his business here.

So I’m not going anywhere.

Okay, go.

Before my dad sees us.

Are we just going to keep hiding, hon?

Hon,

I love you very much.

And that’s enough for now, right?

Okay.

I love you too.

Alright.

Attention, grade 11 students.

You will begin your
midterm exams at exactly



Only your pencils and erasers are allowed

to be inside the classroom.

Understood?

Yes, ma’am.

Lin,

are you okay?

Lin,

don’t make it too obvious.

Just stay chill.

We’ve done this before.

It’s just midterms.

Tioseco!

Dizon!

Estrella!

Quiet please.

Everyone, you will have
two hours to complete the test.

No talking

and absolutely

no cheating.

Begin.

I’m done, Ms. Briones.

Should I just leave this here?

Answer sheet here.

Questionnaire here.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

What’s that?

Mr. Espejo.

What’s that?

Do you have something in your hand?

What’s in your hand?

Answer me.

Mr. Espejo, open your hand.

The other hand.

Open it.

I will count to three.

One.

Two.

Where did you get this?

Where did you get this?

Espejo, answer.

Look at me.

Mr. Espejo, look at me!

If you don't tell the truth,

I have to fail you.

Do you hear me?

Do you hear me?

Look at me!

Everybody, listen up!

If Mr. Espejo doesn't confess,

all your classmates

will retake the midterm exams!

Kyle is not a client.

How did that happen?

There's no way he could've
cracked our signals.

So how did he get the answers?

Because someone leaked it.

It wasn't me, bro.

I paid for those answers.

I'm not just gonna share it with anyone.

Especially Kyle.

I don't even know him that well.

He's right.

Varsity and Drama Club Boys don't mix.

Pat,

you know me.

Bro, sorry.

But this is serious.

If we never find out who leaked the test,

we're all dead.

Ping, we talked to Thirdy.

We know there’s guesting in the
drama club for your show.

- Kyle's part of it too.
- Lin.

I'm just promoting the school play!

What's so wrong with that?

Ask Grace.

I only interviewed Claire.

Not her sidekicks.

Yes.

That is true.

I'm not the one you're looking for.

I'm not the one who leaked it.

Why so defensive?

- Feeling guilty?
- No.

I promise.

Please believe me.

- Get it together, Ponce.
- I'm innocent!

No need to shout.

Yell at me again and
you’ll f*cking regret it.

Don't g*ng up on me here.

Yes, Kyle's my friend.

I'm not gonna deny that.

But please believe me.

Grace, Lin, please.

I'm innocent.

Hon, just chill out. Okay?

Maybe we should all just

take a breather, right sis?

Lin!

Lin!

Lin!

We’re not done here.

Lin!

Lin!

Lin, wait up!

We’re not done yet!

We still don't know who the leak is.

I know, but I hate what’s happening.

We can't get to the truth if you
keep threatening them.

Well, no one’s coming clean.

What do you want me to do?

Speak nice to them?

It’s so frustrating.

I hate being lied to!

We lied too.

We cheated too, remember?

Look, I just need time to myself.

I'm sorry.

What are you gonna do?

I just need to think about this on my own.

I'm sorry, okay?

Please.

Okay.

Let's just

give her some space for now.

Bank.

You better just come clean.

For the last time,

were you the one who
gave the answers to Kyle?

For the last time, Miss Briones.

I'm a scholar.

I have never cheated in my life.

And I don't need to.

So don't you dare
accuse me of that.

Because I would never do that.

I'm sorry, Bank. But...

I really want to believe you

but someone has to answer for this.

You were seated in front of Kyle.

You were the first to finish the exam.

Everything was correct.

Everything.

All the answers from the cheat sheet.

So if it’s not you, then who?

What?

Ayo, theater kids!

Audition for the next
"Wuthering Heights" is coming up

in 10 minutes. Break a leg!

You have nothing to lose, Kyle.

Just tell me who gave you the answers.

Bank.

There you are.

Grace.

I wanted to talk to Kyle.

Alone.

Can’t you see that we’re still talking?

Oh.

You're not going to your audition?

Did you forget?

Uhm, you're right.

Thanks for reminding me.

Sorry, me too.

Drama club’s looking for me.

Hold on.

This won't take long.

If you don’t want this to get worse.

Face me now.

I’m not your enemy.

But I’m the one being blamed
for giving you the answers.

Kyle.

We both know that’s not true.

What more do you want, Bank?

I already failed, didn’t I?

They already called my parents.

I just want the truth to come out.

Tell the truth.

I’m just a scholar.

So don’t drag me into your mess.

Sorry, Bank.

But I’m not throwing my
friends under the bus

just for you.

Bank.

Bank.

I’ve been looking for you.

Oh.

Me too.

Let’s talk first.

This won’t take long, Lin.

Weren’t we the only top scorers
in the midterms exam?

We didn’t need to cheat.

And we definitely won't
give out answers, right?

Right.

Here’s the seat plan.

This is me,

Kyle sits behind me,

then you’re in front of me.

Okay.

But why is Grace’s name here?

What does she have to do with this?

Sorry, Lin.

You might not like what you’re
about to hear but

I have a hunch that Grace

was the one who gave Kyle the answers.

Lin?

There’s a hole in your logic.

Okay, here.

Let’s say the cheat sheet came from Grace.

But Kyle’s too far from her.

Claire and Baz were sitting between them.

I’ve thought of that too.

But it’s also very possible

that Claire and Baz
were involved on the cheating.

Come to think of it,

what do they all have in common?

Drama club.

Exactly.

I also saw Grace talking to
Kyle in secret earlier.

Grace?

No way.

Just because they’re all in drama club?

That’s your conclusion?

I'm sorry. I know it hurts hearing
your best friend might be the cheater.

What did they talk about?

I heard earlier

that Grace was asking Kyle

who gave him the answers.

But what’s weird is,

if she wasn’t involved,
why does she seem so interested?

I know Grace better.

And I’m sure she didn’t do it.

Come on, Lin,

let’s be objective here.

I didn’t even want to get involved.

I have nothing to do with this.

But I’m being blamed for
something I didn’t do.

I get your point.

It’s not fair that this
is happening to you.

But it’s also not fair to accuse Grace.

Maybe she was just talking to Kyle

because she wanted to find out

who gave him the answers.

You’re right.

It’s also unfair to Grace if I accuse her.

I'm sorry, Lin.

I don’t have any proof either.

The logic just made sense.

Maybe just don’t tell her about this.

It's okay.

Let it go.

I'll talk to Grace.

I need your help.

Sis.

What's wrong?

What did you want to talk about?

I still can’t believe it.

But it’s just so hard.

But I think you gave the answers to Kyle.

You made the cheat sheet.

You gave it to Claire.

She passed it to Baz.

Then Baz gave it to Kyle.

Am I right?

How could you think that of me?

I'm your best friend.

I just want to know.

Why did you do it?

But I didn't do it.

I didn't do it.

Sis, please.

You have to believe me.

I want to and I trust you.

But even those who had nothing
to do with it are affected.

I wouldn't do that to you, sis.

I wouldn't do anything to harm you.

Calm down, Grace.

Just take a breath.

Breathe, sis.

I'm so sorry.

Maybe I’m wrong, okay?

I believe you, sis.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

It’s okay, sis.

Breathe. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Grace.

Everything's gonna be okay.

Breathe.

I'm sorry.

Look at you, you're such a crybaby.

Hon?

Hey, Tony boy.

Tell them what you told me earlier, okay?

Guys.

The cheat sheet came from me.

I was the one who leaked it.

I told Kyle that you
were giving out answers.

So he asked me for help.

Then he pulled in Claire and Baz.

I knew we couldn't
trust you, you little b*tch.

Tony.

When we asked you,

you denied it.

Why the change of heart?

Well, it’s because...

Because, Lin,

I knew you’d all figure
out the truth anyway.

Also, Lin,

I’m just tired.

I didn’t want to lie to you anymore.

Oh, really?

Did you know?

Your guilt means nothing now.

Even Bank, who had nothing
to do with it, got blamed.

You should be the one
held accountable, not him.

Lin.

It won’t happen again, I swear.

Fine.

Then tell Miss Briones
you made the cheat sheet.

Tell her that

you got the questionnaire
before the exam started.

Wait, Lin.

I think you should just
think this through first.

I don't think that's a good idea.

I agree, Lin.

I know we should teach
this idiot a lesson, but

snitching ain't it.

Everyone’s moving on already.

Yeah. Pat is right.

If they question Baz and Kyle

and even Claire, then they'll

tell on us too.

Probably.

You know, it was...

it was really suspicious on your end.

You know, how did you
find out that it was Tony?

Right?

Okay, Lin.

Look.

I spoke to Kyle.

He's the only one who got
an 'F' on midterms.

All of us and even Bank,

we are safe.

We're safe.

Yeah?

Alright.

But Tony,

if this issue comes back,

you better own up to it.

First of all,

I just want to thank all the auditionees.

Give yourselves a round of applause.

I am so excited to announce to you
our production's rendition of

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë.

Without further ado,

let’s do it!

Don't worry, hon.

I know you'll get the lead role.

For the role of Catherine Earnshaw,

who do you think is our sad girl lead?

Let's hear a drumroll, guys!

Congratulations,

Claire O'Reilly.

Oh, it's me.

Are you serious? Her?

This is bullshit.

- Congratulations.
- Thank you, Baz.

Hon,

I'm sure you're gonna get another role.

It's okay.

But it's not the lead role.

Up next,

playing the role of Ellen "Nelly" Dean,

our narrator will be

Grace Dizon.

I told you. You got this.

Congrats, hon.

Good luck.

Congratulations.

Claire!

We had a deal, right?

If I gave you the test answers,

you said that you won’t audition
for the lead role.

Here’s the thing.

You offered first, Grace.

You didn’t even give me a choice.

You just thought we had a deal,

but did you ever hear me say yes?

You liar!

And to make things worse,

you shared it,
you passed it with other people!

That was just for you, Claire.

Just for you.

That was not part of the deal.

How could you do this to me?

They’re my friends.

So what's it to you
if I helped them out?

Also,

I didn’t ask for the lead role.

Baz gave it to me.

So if,

you have a problem with that,

just accept it.

Stop being so bitter.

You traitor!

Really?

That’s coming from you?

Don’t you feel bad for Lin?

Or Pat?

Your boyfriend?

You lied to them just to get the lead part?

So if there's a traitor here,

it's you, Grace.

Grace, what was that?

What was that?

Just come here.

Can you talk to me?

Grace, what’s wrong?

I need your help.

Huh?

What happened?

Did you do something?

Grace?

Hey, Grace!

I need your help.

Why, what happened?

Did you do something?

Grace?

The cheat sheet came from me.

What?

I know.

And I'm so sorry.

Why did you do it?

I just wanted to pass it to Claire.

Just to her.

But then she shared it with the other

drama club members including Kyle.

And I just wanted to get the lead part.

I just wanted the lead part.

If I give Claire the answers,
then she won't audition.

And it is the only way.

Tony,

don't tell anyone, please.

I can't tell Lin and not even Pat.

They would not forgive me.

You need to help me.

Please.

Fine.

What do I have to do?

I need you to admit to Lin and Pat

that you gave Kyle the answers.

What?

That's hard, Grace.

Tony, please.

Please, I'll make sure that they
won't tell any of our parents

or our teachers.

The worst that could happen is that

they’ll just get mad at you.

But once this is all done,

they'll forget about it.

And Pat and Lin, they won't
do anything to you either

because that would implicate them too.

Tony, please.

Please.

Before,

you just kept avoiding me.

No matter how hard I tried
to get close to you,

you push me away.

But,

I love Pat.

Then go ask him for help.

What do you take me for?

Wait.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Tony.

Tony, please, please.

I'll do anything that you want.

Please, I just, I need you to help me.

I'm begging you.

Please.

Please.

Please help me.

I just want one thing.

We need to start looking for clients now.

Can you handle that, Pat?

What?

Happy anniversary, hon.

Hon, I'm ready.

Sir, I’ll go pick up my girlfriend

She was just here earlier,
but isn’t answering.

The, uh, audition?

Sir, what audition?

There’s no audition happening here.

- Oh, here are your copies.
- Alright.

- Let’s just meet at the library first.
- Sure, game.

Perfect timing,
I was gonna tell you something.

- What is it?
- I like you.

Did she send a code?

Miss Briones, I think there’s

something wrong with the speakers.