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Rhyme: Previously on "Chicken Girls"...

You knew I was chasing this story,

and you swiped it from under me again.

Did it ever cross your mind that maybe

I just did a better job?

Are you gonna invite Drake to the big sweet 16?

Rooney: How am I supposed to tell Rhyme,

"Hey, your ex-boyfriend is gonna be at my party?"

I might be out of town that weekend.

Ellie: Boys for the most part kinda suck.

Can I get an amen?

All: Amen.

Really good job on the article, Rhyme.

You crushed it. Congratulations.

You've earned your stripe.

We won't have to keep this a secret much longer.

It's just kind of a bummer.

WarriorPrincess03 is going down.

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Are you sure you don't want to just, you know,

stay in and watch a movie tonight like old times?

Are you having cold feet or something?

You invited, like, half the school,

and we can do that when my mom leaves for Texas.

Yeah, yeah.

It's silly.

Remember, you only turn 16 once, you know?

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Like, everyone keeps telling me, "Cheer up."

( chuckles )

♪ 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 ) ♪

Do I look okay?

( sharp exhale ) Rooney, you look gorgeous.

And you know that.

Thank you.

Of course.

Here goes nothing.

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All: Happy birthday!

( cheers and applause )

Oh, my God, this is better than I even imagined.

Well, I got some help from Effie,

who is the youngest event planner in the state, so...

I know, I'm amazing. You're welcome.

Kayla, you came!

Of course I did. You only turn 16 once.

- Heads up - Oh.

These are so cute.

I'm definitely putting this on.

Hey, none of that. We're here to party.

Let's have music!

( cheers and applause )

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- ...seven, eight... - Oh, gosh.

( laughter )

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Is something up?

I'm fine.

Clearly you aren't.

Rhyme, what's going on?

I just don't get why you would lie to me.

What?

And to top it all off, I'm pretty sure

that Flash is cheating on Kayla.

- What? - Yeah, with her dad being sick,

this is the last thing she needs to be dealing with.

We need to tell her.

She's been with him way too long

( scoffs ) Funny coming from you.

What's that supposed to mean?

Strong, single, independent Ellie,

I saw you and Robby kissing the other day.

It's...

It's not what it looks like.

Why do you keep lying?

I guess I was just embarrassed.

I made such a big deal about it.

Exactly, so don't go judging Kayla

for being with Flash.

I don't get why you're so pissed.

You know, maybe you're just mad

about Ezra or Drake or something.

( scoffs ) What?

This is just like old times.

- Yeah. - And new times.

Yeah, Birdie totally pulled through with the venue.

Yeah, how did you get the hook-up here?

This used to be my regular jam, remember?

You two are amazing.

Thanks.

What was that all about?

She saw us kissing the other day,

and now she's furious at me.

Okay, I hate to say I told you so, but--

So don't!

I'm so mad.

Wait, I thought she was mad at you.

Well, now we're mad at each other.

Who's WarriorPrincess03?

- What? - You heard me.

Uh, she's just some girl

I met playing Short Nite,

um, and she's nationally ranked.

Then why is she sending you heart emojis?

I don't know.

What's going on over here with you two?

Kayla, I started playing Short Nite

because Flash started paying more attention to that,

to then you, and I wanted to know why.

And?

How about you ask him who WarriorPrincess03 is.

Flash, what's going on?

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Hey.

♪ Have you ever tried to fix what's broken? ♪

She's not even friends with him.

Did they just hug?

Who is WarriorPrincess03?

That's me.

Do you guys play Short Nite?

You're WarriorPrincess03?

I'm GoneInAFlash239.

Wow, you are not at all like I pictured you.

Um, hi, I'm Kayla, his girlfriend.

( scoffs ) What is she talking about?

What is going on?

Kayla, listen,

the whole long distance--

Oh, you think you're breaking up with me?

Nah-ah, this is not how it's going to work.

So you've been talking to that girl online or something?

Uh, I mean...

I think it's safe to say that this is over.

And for the record I'm breaking up with you,

and not that you've asked, but my dad's not doing so well,

so I'm still gonna be in Crown Lake for a while.

Okay, bye.

Yeah, but, um...

( sighs )

Luna: Come on, don't worry about it,

let's just dance and have fun.

I just don't want there to be any drama.

Well, me and Flash are officially done.

What, why?

Oh, and apparently Ellie and Robby

have been secretly dating.

What?

Why wouldn't she tell us?

After she pretended to be all independent and single

this whole time. Ugh, I hate liars.

Come on, girl, dance it out.

I can't believe I broke up with Flash.

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( tapping on microphone )

Hey, everybody.

Happy birthday, Rooney.

( cheers and applause )

So, we didn't know what to get you...

But we do know how much we all love you.

And to prove it to you

we made you a little video.

Happy birthday, Rooney.

Not only are you an amazing photographer,

but also an amazing human,

can't wait to make more memories with you,

and hope you have a wonderful sweet 16.

( laughter )

Happy birthday, Rooney. I love you so much,

and thanks for being such a great friend,

and keep taking pictures because you're amazing.

- Wait! Hold on. - ( laughs )

( laughter )

Both: Happy birthday, Rooney!

( chuckles )

Rhyme: Thanks for being such an amazing friend to me.

And such an amazing older stepsister.

We love you so much, you are talented in so many ways.

- You always give the best advice... - Ellie: That's true.

- Rhyme: ...and you are there for everyone,

and you are so kind to all of your friends.

- Ellie: Love you so much. - Rhyme: We love you.

Hey Rooney, so this is about a sound--

hold one, I don't want to block the microphone.

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Birdie: This is about to sound super mushy,

so consider yourself warned.

You are the best, best friend

I could ever have.

A lot went down last semester,

and through it all, no matter what,

you kept trying.

You didn't give up on me,

and I don't know many people

who would do that for someone.

Thank you for everything, Rooney.

I love you and I hope you have the best sweet 16 ever.

You deserve the world.

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Spike!

What are you doing here?

I'm sorry, I just--

I knew I shouldn't have come, I just wanted to see how you're doing.

You couldn't pick up your phone and call me?

This whole time I didn't even get a text from you,

and now you just show up? And then you just show up?

- Birdie, Birdie. - Where were you?

I was in a coma.

And then I was in the hospital for six weeks,

and you weren't there,

- for any of it! - Birdie, stop.

They didn't even know if I was gonna wake up.

I'm sorry, I wanted to be there.

I was with you on the way to the hospital,

but I couldn't stay.

Tell me why you disappeared.

I guess I was just scared they were gonna arrest me or something.

I wanted to be there, Birdie,

but your parents, and Principal Mathers.

Everybody always blames me!

Except me!

I kept standing by you.

I know.

I'm sorry.

The truth is I'm just not good for you, Birdie.

You're sorry?

Yeah, I'm sorry!

I'm sorry I ever met you.

( gate opening )

( on video ) Is this strawberry jelly?

( laughter )

I dare you to eat it.

- That's gross. - Yeah, totally.

No, no, no, no, no.

Hey, everything okay?

Yeah, Birdie just disappeared again.

Well, she probably just had to head home early.

Can I show you something that might help

take your mind off it?

( on video ) Yeah, we got this!

♪ There's something there ♪

♪ I can't seem ♪

♪ To put those years ♪

♪ In the tide ♪

Are these my photos?

Yeah, I know you've always wanted a gallery so...

I thought I'd make you one.

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These are like old-- oh, wait, I'm so confused.

I was like so confused...

♪ Well I would go back and set it straight ♪

♪ If I ever went away ♪

You did this?

Yes, is that okay?

It's more than okay.

It's amazing.

♪ Take me or drive away ♪

♪ To the unfamiliar places ♪

♪ To get lost in the way there ♪

♪ Counting tufts along the pavement ♪

Hey, what's going on? You okay?

Like you'd care.

You know what? Don't let me ruin your fun.

Go and dance or whatever.

I kind of only came just to see you.

Here I am.

What happened?

I just saw Rooney kissing my ex-boyfriend.

That's Drake, right?

Yes.

And I know I can't really be that upset,

because I'm the one who broke up with him,

and I don't have a claim on him,

but she didn't even tell me that she liked him.

That's so not cool.

She should have talked to you about it first.

You agree with me?

Yeah, I do.

Well, this must be the first time

that we've agreed since spring break.

Yeah, well, I've actually been wanting to explain to you

why I wrote that article about Home Ec.

Honestly, can we just drop it?

No, no. My mom left when I was four.

So I never really had a mom.

My dad raised me, but he used to work all the time.

I just really wished I had someone to make me lunch,

make me dinner, and bring me to school.

I just never had any of that.

I'm really sorry.

No, it's okay, I just wanted to let you know

'cause I realized what the article made me seem,

and I'm not a bad guy.

And I'm sorry, I-- just... never mind.

No, hey, what is it?

It's just been really hard ever since my dad got remarried.

Having to cope with my stepmom,

I guess I just try to keep it cool with you.

I don't know.

I never really said that to anyone

about my family stuff.

It's okay. I understand.

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

Why would you wanna help me?

I got my second chance and you deserve one, too.

Romeo and Juliet, two star-crossed lovers

fall madly in love and then they die.

I think you're glossing over a lot of the story.

It seems like other people may have forgotten it.

I don't know what to do.

You're always worrying about everyone else,

but maybe it's time you worry about yourself

a little more.

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