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- "Dear TK"-- Nothing. - What's that?

Previously on "Chicken Girls"...

You made it pretty clear that whatever happened

between us was just for Spring Break.

Some people just don't change.

You laying down the law with Robby has actually inspired me.

- You have really nice eyes. - Thanks.

You're looking at the new editor-in-chief of the "Attaway Appeal."

- Room for one more? - Here at Attaway, you have to earn your stripes.

Home Ec is just as important as math or social studies.

Kind of seems a little old-fashioned to me.

Miss Whistle: If you want to write an essay,

then I will reconsider your grade.

Wow, Rhyme. You really came through.

We need to get you out of this funk.

- What's wrong? - My dad's really sick.

My mom and I are moving in with him.

- You're leaving Attaway? - I got us all something,

and I was waiting for the right time to give it to you.

I guess this is it.

Boy: Good morning, Attaway High!

If you haven't already picked up your copy of the "Attaway Appeal,"

it is hot off the press.

Everyone's talking about it.

Should Home Ec be in the curriculum?

Catch all of that and more in this week's edition.

Great article, girl.

I didn't know you were such a wordsmith.

What?

I don't think a freshman's ever gotten the cover story before.

Good morning, class. I got notice from the office

that Miss Sharp has transferred to Crown Lake.

She will be missed.

Oh, I see that we're missing Flash, too.

Probably milking this tragedy for all that it's worth.

I hear they're doing long-distance.

Crown Lake isn't even that far.

And now, bringing back the focus to our lesson,

today we're going to learn how to iron.

- ( students groan ) - Even the guys?

The gentlemen can learn how to tie a tie instead.

- How is that fair? - This is not about fairness.

This is about practicality.

Have you read Rhyme's article?

The whole concept is way outdated.

Oh, well, you are welcome to present this to the school board.

But for now, we are sticking to the lesson plan.

Why shouldn't the boys have to learn to iron, too?

- This is so unfair. - Preach!

I am boycotting this class!

It is a waste of my time as a strong, independent woman.

Uh, yeah, same.

I'm also boycotting this class.

Why don't we learn things that are actually important,

like how to balance a checkbook?

Rhyme, get up.

You're the one that started this whole movement.

Movement?

( mouthing ) Sorry.

♪ We fly so high ♪

♪ We fly together ( fly together ) ♪

♪ We are a girl gang ♪

♪ Like birds of a feather ( birds of a feather ) ♪

♪ We fly so high ♪

♪ We fly together ( fly together ) ♪

♪ We are a girl gang ♪

♪ Like birds of a feather ( birds of a feather ) ♪

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This whole concept of Home Economics is absurd.

It's like how Robby got to go on tour

while I stayed home and took care of our flour baby.

It's like Rhyme said, maybe we don't even want kids.

- Right, Rhyme? - Yeah.

You know, I have a new lease on life.

No more Robby holding me back.

Just independent Ellie saying no to ironing.

We get it.

Rhyme, great article.

It doesn't just stop there. She started a whole movement.

We all walked out of Home Ec this morning.

I heard. Some of the girls in homeroom

were saying that we should organize a protest

or even send a petition to Principal Mathers.

Your mom says the doctors think

you're ready to come back to school.

Everyone misses you.

What's there for me?

I can just get a tutor for the rest of the year.

Your friends.

The fun drama.

Me.

I'll think about it.

It's not the same without you.

And I said I'll think about it.

( scoffs ) What is it anyways, Birdie?

Why are you so mad at me?

Remember a few years ago

when you and Henry broke up?

You didn't even like him, but you were still sad.

What? So all of this is over Spike?

It's about not always needing a reason

and just leaving people alone when they want it.

You know, this is so fun.

We're like a girl gang,

but also a political movement.

Kind of sucks Kayla's not here though.

Yeah, I know. I really miss her.

Guys, cheer up. The future is so female.

Kayla would be proud of us.

Also, I'm pretty sure Crown Lake is a major upgrade.

Rhyme, you're the voice of this movement.

What are your ideas?

Right, um, I really like the petition idea.

But the protest? I don't know about that.

Okay, well, my friend Cooper

has a key to Principal Mathers' office.

So, what if we sneak in and make an announcement

that we're launching the petition?

Love that. Rhyme, you game?

Oh, I don't think it should be me.

- You totally should. - Or Ellie. Ellie could do it.

She's the one who gave that epic speech at the Winter Formal.

Gosh, no. It was a one time thing.

I'm with Ellie. She's fierce.

Fine. I mean, I guess it's in line with my whole Ellie 2.0 plan--

single, independent, fierce.

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Being nice to me is just going to make this whole thing a lot harder.

Well, if breaking up's so hard, then why are we doing it?

All I know is that you were never there for me,

- and I don't want to feel that way anymore. - Ellie, Ellie.

Slow down.

If you wanted me to stay,

then why didn't you just say so?

- I did. - No, you didn't.

You acted weird and passive aggressive,

and I didn't know what you wanted.

I want to form a better relationship with my mom,

but I can cut down on touring with her.

I don't want to come between you and Robin Robbins.

Well, it's time for her to make an effort.

You want me to stay?

Then tell me to stay.

Robby, please stay.

Please don't go again.

That's all you needed to say.

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( bell ringing )

( PA tones ringing )

Ellie: Hello, Attaway.

We're protesting Home Economics

being part of the curriculum.

It's sexist and outdated.

Hopefully, you've all read Rhyme's article,

which inspired this protest.

We're passing around a petition to get rid of Home Ec

and would love your support. Okay, that's about it,

- I think-- uh-oh. - ( door opens )

Mathers: Ellie, what are you doing in my office?

( feedback )

What you doing?

Is Tim around? I need to talk to him.

Come in for a second.

As you may or may not know,

I'm writing for the "Attaway Appeal" now.

I'm working on a cover story about the protest.

Why would I do anything to help you?

To get the word out about your movement,

if that's what we're calling it.

With the whole flour baby thing, I just kind of felt

like I was being pushed into a box.

I don't want my identity

to be defined by one day being a mom.

Totally. I couldn't get you more.

- Really? - Yeah.

So would you call yourself a feminist then?

Uh, yeah.

You know what? Yeah. Yeah, I would.

Okay. Thanks, Rhyme. I think I've got all I need.

Hey. Killer speech, by the way. I'd never be able to do that.

That's kind of what I wanted to talk to you about.

- So, after we broke up-- - After we took a break, you mean.

Right, yeah. I kind of made a big deal

to my friends about how I'm this strong,

independent woman out to conquer the world.

Well, you can still do that with a boyfriend.

I know, I know. It's-- it just may seem

a bit hypocritical if I go right back to you.

So maybe it's not the best idea to go public just yet.

Well, your secret's safe with me.

Not at school.

Robby: Right. I'll try my best.

Sorry for what I'm about to do.

I said it's over, Robby.

Nothing you can say will ever change my mind.

Everything okay?

Robby over here is trying to win me back,

but I told him no.

It is Ellie 2.0, so no boys allowed.

It's not funny.

Yeah, Robby. Why are you smiling?

( groans ) I hate men!

Hey! I got some really good shots of you.

Oh, don't publish that one. I look terrible.

Oh, my God, you're crazy.

Oh, by the way, How are you and Mo?

Pretty good. She's talking a lot about college

and wanting to move to New York some day.

- Is that bad? - I don't know.

I mean, I just kind of want to concentrate on the here and now,

just be in high school for a minute.

- Yeah. - What about you? My brother keeps asking.

Um, that's sweet. There was this guy.

I don't know if it's anything real,

and to be honest, it's a little complicated.

But I don't know, maybe we're all better off being alone.

Power in numbers, Rooney. That's why we protest.

- Amen to that. - ( chuckles )

Rhyme: Next time on "Chicken Girls"...

You know, I really thought you were a good guy in Miami.

Oh, my God. Is that smell you?

Do you think it's another Birdie and Spike special?

What do you know about this mysterious smell?

Do you even care that Kayla's gone?

- You're really talented. - Boys suck.

♪ Your heart is singing out ♪

♪ You're breaking through the clouds ♪

♪ Go get what you want ♪

♪ Go get what you want ♪