1 00:00:11,637 --> 00:00:13,931 It's the last day of school, folks. 2 00:00:14,015 --> 00:00:16,059 And Devi was feeling good. 3 00:00:16,142 --> 00:00:17,810 She'd moved on from Des, 4 00:00:17,894 --> 00:00:22,648 and was one step closer to the pinnacle of human existence, senior year. 5 00:00:22,732 --> 00:00:24,776 Devi Vishwakumar, we need to chat. 6 00:00:24,859 --> 00:00:27,403 Oh no. Is this because I made Mr. Shapiro cry? 7 00:00:27,487 --> 00:00:30,490 All I did was ask him how the dating apps are treating him. 8 00:00:30,573 --> 00:00:33,201 Relax. Relax. You're not in trouble for once. 9 00:00:33,284 --> 00:00:35,244 Have you heard of the Shrubland School? 10 00:00:35,828 --> 00:00:39,791 Uh, yeah? Maybe? Isn't it like that fancy boarding school in Colorado? 11 00:00:39,874 --> 00:00:40,708 Yes, ma'am. 12 00:00:40,792 --> 00:00:44,962 It is an intensive one-year program for academically gifted seniors. 13 00:00:45,046 --> 00:00:48,633 Every year, we nominate our top junior, and you got in. 14 00:00:49,300 --> 00:00:50,593 -I did? -Mm-hmm. 15 00:00:50,676 --> 00:00:53,221 Whoa. Wait. Can I put that I got in on my college apps? 16 00:00:53,304 --> 00:00:56,474 You know what would be even better? Going there. 17 00:00:56,557 --> 00:00:58,017 -Yeah. -Oh. 18 00:00:58,101 --> 00:01:00,978 Wait. So, like, moving to Colorado? 19 00:01:01,062 --> 00:01:04,357 Yes. All the Shrubland kids go to the top colleges. 20 00:01:04,440 --> 00:01:06,567 This could be your golden ticket into Princeton, young lady. 21 00:01:06,651 --> 00:01:08,069 Uh-huh. Uh-huh. 22 00:01:08,611 --> 00:01:10,196 But just to clarify, 23 00:01:10,279 --> 00:01:13,658 that means I wouldn't be here in Sherman Oaks for my senior year? 24 00:01:13,741 --> 00:01:16,202 No, Devi. Do we need a geography lesson? 25 00:01:16,828 --> 00:01:18,538 You would have to say goodbye. 26 00:01:19,831 --> 00:01:21,499 Here you go. Congratulations. 27 00:01:23,084 --> 00:01:24,210 You! Give me that gun! 28 00:01:26,003 --> 00:01:27,296 Hmm. 29 00:01:38,432 --> 00:01:40,935 What is that? Holy shit. Did you get into Shrubland? 30 00:01:41,018 --> 00:01:41,936 Sure did. 31 00:01:42,603 --> 00:01:45,314 Wow, I guess they'll let anyone in. 32 00:01:45,398 --> 00:01:48,526 Hmm. Someone a little butt hurt that they weren't even nominated? 33 00:01:48,609 --> 00:01:50,987 No, I don't need to go to some bullshit hippie school 34 00:01:51,070 --> 00:01:52,613 and commune with crystals or whatever. 35 00:01:52,697 --> 00:01:54,824 I'm happy to get into an Ivy the old-fashioned way. 36 00:01:54,907 --> 00:01:57,702 Oh! Using your dad's connections? Good for you. 37 00:01:57,785 --> 00:01:59,162 Hmm, any chance you'll leave today? 38 00:01:59,245 --> 00:02:00,788 I actually haven't decided if I'm going. 39 00:02:00,872 --> 00:02:03,040 What? What do you mean you haven't decided? 40 00:02:03,124 --> 00:02:05,042 Shrubland is the Exeter of the Rockies. 41 00:02:05,126 --> 00:02:07,253 You just called it a bullshit hippie school. 42 00:02:07,336 --> 00:02:09,422 Yeah, out of pettiness. You have to go. 43 00:02:09,505 --> 00:02:12,633 But do I really want to spend my last year in a shack in the woods? 44 00:02:12,717 --> 00:02:15,636 What about prom, or a senior prank, or hazing freshmen? 45 00:02:15,720 --> 00:02:18,139 Okay, Animal House. You can't haze freshmen anymore. 46 00:02:18,222 --> 00:02:20,850 Trying to get rid of me so you have no competition for valedictorian next year? 47 00:02:20,933 --> 00:02:24,187 No, although the thought of being able to dominate the school in peace 48 00:02:24,270 --> 00:02:27,190 without you buzzing behind me like a bloodthirsty mosquito does sound nice. 49 00:02:27,273 --> 00:02:30,276 -Hmm. -But for real, David, it's dumb not to go. 50 00:02:31,694 --> 00:02:36,365 While Ben insisted Devi ditch her John Hughes dreams of senior year, 51 00:02:36,449 --> 00:02:38,826 her friends had a very different stance. 52 00:02:38,910 --> 00:02:43,331 No! You can't leave! Trent is already abandoning me by graduating. 53 00:02:43,414 --> 00:02:46,751 I know! Like, how can I miss out on senior year with you guys? 54 00:02:46,834 --> 00:02:50,254 I still feel like we have so much to accomplish together before college. 55 00:02:50,338 --> 00:02:52,965 I mean, Fabiola and I are still virgins. 56 00:02:53,049 --> 00:02:55,968 Oh, right. Um… 57 00:02:56,052 --> 00:02:58,221 Fab, what's that face? 58 00:02:58,304 --> 00:03:04,352 Okay. So, last week, Addison and I were watching The Mandalorian, 59 00:03:04,435 --> 00:03:05,394 and it set a mood, 60 00:03:05,478 --> 00:03:08,606 and one thing led to another, and we did it. 61 00:03:08,689 --> 00:03:11,567 -Fab! -Oh my God! 62 00:03:11,651 --> 00:03:13,361 You did? That's frigging amazing! 63 00:03:13,444 --> 00:03:15,863 Congratulations on your loverhood. 64 00:03:15,947 --> 00:03:18,157 Man, I can't believe you kept that from us. 65 00:03:18,241 --> 00:03:21,661 I'm sorry. It's just I'm not as announce-y as you guys are. 66 00:03:22,245 --> 00:03:24,288 So, how was it with Addison? 67 00:03:24,372 --> 00:03:26,415 Amazing. I think they awoke something in me. 68 00:03:26,499 --> 00:03:28,000 I'm a sensual person now. 69 00:03:28,501 --> 00:03:29,335 I sext. 70 00:03:32,713 --> 00:03:34,966 Oh my God. Do you guys know what this means? 71 00:03:35,049 --> 00:03:37,051 I'm the only virg left. 72 00:03:37,134 --> 00:03:40,221 I thought I'd be the first to do it because I'm competitive and thirsty. 73 00:03:40,304 --> 00:03:43,057 -Don't worry. It will happen for you. -Yeah. 74 00:03:43,140 --> 00:03:46,352 Not if I go to this place. You think these dorks are porkin'? 75 00:03:46,435 --> 00:03:49,313 Forget it. I don't want to miss out on any milestones with you guys, 76 00:03:49,397 --> 00:03:52,525 and I can't be one of those dusty old nuns who doesn't lose it until college. 77 00:03:53,109 --> 00:03:55,403 -I'm staying put. -Really? Thank God. 78 00:03:55,486 --> 00:03:56,487 Yes! 79 00:03:57,238 --> 00:03:58,406 -Yo, yo, yo! -What up? 80 00:03:58,489 --> 00:04:01,158 -Oh, hey! -Happy last day of high school ever. 81 00:04:01,242 --> 00:04:03,494 -How you feeling? -Honestly, it's kind of bittersweet. 82 00:04:04,078 --> 00:04:07,498 I just can't believe that after today we won't go here anymore. 83 00:04:07,581 --> 00:04:09,000 I need a drink of water. 84 00:04:10,042 --> 00:04:11,252 Is he okay? 85 00:04:11,335 --> 00:04:12,837 No, he's not. 86 00:04:12,920 --> 00:04:15,965 You guys, he's in such denial about graduating. 87 00:04:16,048 --> 00:04:18,592 He won't talk about it. He won't clean out his locker. 88 00:04:18,676 --> 00:04:20,636 He's just completely shutting down. 89 00:04:20,720 --> 00:04:23,097 Yeah, he's been pretty weird for the last week. 90 00:04:23,180 --> 00:04:25,099 Like, even weird by Trent standards. 91 00:04:25,182 --> 00:04:28,144 I think he's really scared he has to go out and find a job. 92 00:04:28,227 --> 00:04:30,354 But I also think he's sad to be leaving me. 93 00:04:30,438 --> 00:04:31,772 Aw, El! 94 00:04:31,856 --> 00:04:34,025 Yeah. I don't know what I'm gonna do without him. 95 00:04:34,108 --> 00:04:35,985 Oh, he's coming back. Someone change the subject. 96 00:04:36,068 --> 00:04:39,405 Uh, Paxton, I heard you got class speaker. That's dope. 97 00:04:39,488 --> 00:04:42,283 Oh, yeah. I was really honored that people voted for me. 98 00:04:42,366 --> 00:04:46,370 No offense, but I don't get why we vote on who speaks at graduation. 99 00:04:46,454 --> 00:04:49,248 Why don't we just let the valedictorian talk like at other schools? 100 00:04:49,332 --> 00:04:52,335 Well, I volley your no offense back to you to say that nerds are boring, 101 00:04:52,418 --> 00:04:54,211 and popular kids are fun and hilarious. 102 00:04:54,295 --> 00:04:55,171 Word. 103 00:04:55,254 --> 00:04:56,380 Trent wasn't wrong. 104 00:04:56,464 --> 00:04:59,342 The popular kids had given some memorable speeches. 105 00:04:59,425 --> 00:05:01,302 Shit. I am so drunk. 106 00:05:01,385 --> 00:05:02,887 I love you guys! 107 00:05:02,970 --> 00:05:07,391 And I just want to say to all you stupid bitches who doubted me, 108 00:05:07,475 --> 00:05:09,060 you're dead to me. 109 00:05:09,143 --> 00:05:11,312 Later losers! 110 00:05:11,395 --> 00:05:12,855 Well, I'm sure you're gonna crush it. 111 00:05:12,938 --> 00:05:14,482 Yeah, I hope so. 112 00:05:14,565 --> 00:05:17,693 Are you talking about your speech? You should do like a sexy dance. 113 00:05:17,777 --> 00:05:19,987 Uh, I don't think so, Shira. 114 00:05:20,071 --> 00:05:22,948 You have to do something hot. 'Cause that's like what you're known for. 115 00:05:23,532 --> 00:05:24,867 I'm known for more than that. 116 00:05:24,950 --> 00:05:28,496 I mean, that is what your senior superlative is. 117 00:05:29,705 --> 00:05:34,627 "Paxton Hall-Yoshida. Most likely to succeed at hotness"? 118 00:05:36,295 --> 00:05:37,129 Yeah. 119 00:05:37,713 --> 00:05:39,715 So, Devi, how was your last day at school? 120 00:05:39,799 --> 00:05:41,842 Did anything interesting happen? 121 00:05:41,926 --> 00:05:45,888 Mmm, some seniors used some shaving cream to draw genitalia on the school buses. 122 00:05:45,971 --> 00:05:48,099 Yeah. Terrible. 123 00:05:48,182 --> 00:05:49,767 You're sure shaving cream genitalia 124 00:05:49,850 --> 00:05:51,811 was the most interesting thing that happened today? 125 00:05:51,894 --> 00:05:53,729 -Mmm. -Honestly, Devi? 126 00:05:53,813 --> 00:05:55,898 I want to know about this fancy school you got into. 127 00:05:55,981 --> 00:05:57,650 Principal Grubbs called me. 128 00:05:57,733 --> 00:06:00,736 You think she goes around telling children about life-changing opportunities 129 00:06:00,820 --> 00:06:03,989 and is like, "Eh, parents don't need to know"? Get me the brochure. 130 00:06:04,073 --> 00:06:06,909 -It's not that big of a deal. -It actually is a big deal. 131 00:06:06,992 --> 00:06:10,496 Nobody can get into that school. I applied to teach there. Rejected. 132 00:06:10,579 --> 00:06:11,872 I'm sorry, sweetheart. 133 00:06:11,956 --> 00:06:15,501 It's for the best. You are too delicate, Manish, to live at high altitude. 134 00:06:16,085 --> 00:06:18,421 Burn. I thought you liked me now. 135 00:06:18,504 --> 00:06:21,715 I love you, which is why I worry about how weak you are. 136 00:06:21,799 --> 00:06:23,342 Okay, back to Devi. 137 00:06:23,426 --> 00:06:27,179 I think what we're all trying to say is we're so impressed you got into Shrubland. 138 00:06:27,263 --> 00:06:30,057 Half of the Scientific American's 20 under 20 went there. 139 00:06:30,141 --> 00:06:34,061 So, uh, you would leave a year early to go here? 140 00:06:34,145 --> 00:06:37,440 If I were going, yeah. But I already made up my mind to turn them down. 141 00:06:37,523 --> 00:06:41,277 Are you sure? This school seems like it could really set you up for success. 142 00:06:41,360 --> 00:06:44,822 Mom, if I needed this school to get into Princeton, I would go. But I don't. 143 00:06:44,905 --> 00:06:47,408 I have sick grades. I'm in a billion extracurriculars, 144 00:06:47,491 --> 00:06:50,619 and I have all of my teachers wrapped around my finger. Right, Mr. K? 145 00:06:50,703 --> 00:06:52,371 -What? -It's your choice, Devi. 146 00:06:52,455 --> 00:06:54,832 You don't want to go. I'm not gonna push you. 147 00:06:54,915 --> 00:06:57,543 Really? Um, you're not even going to go visit? 148 00:06:58,335 --> 00:07:00,921 Honestly, I'm not quite ready to send her off yet, either. 149 00:07:01,881 --> 00:07:05,259 So, Mami, what customer service representative 150 00:07:05,342 --> 00:07:06,927 did you scream at today? 151 00:07:11,807 --> 00:07:13,309 Hi, I think we're gonna head out. 152 00:07:13,392 --> 00:07:17,730 Oh, okay. Uh, please thank Manish for introducing us to TikTok pasta chips. 153 00:07:17,813 --> 00:07:19,607 They were very unique. 154 00:07:19,690 --> 00:07:20,900 I will. 155 00:07:22,860 --> 00:07:24,737 So, listen, I don't wanna interfere, 156 00:07:24,820 --> 00:07:27,072 but I do think that you should reconsider Shrubland. 157 00:07:27,156 --> 00:07:30,367 I was terrified to leave my home and my family, 158 00:07:30,451 --> 00:07:32,244 but I'm so thankful that I did 159 00:07:32,328 --> 00:07:36,081 because CalTech has been this unbelievable opportunity for me. 160 00:07:36,165 --> 00:07:39,251 I never would've grown so much if my family hadn't pushed me to come. 161 00:07:40,211 --> 00:07:42,671 I'm sorry if I'm overstepping. I just had to say it. 162 00:07:43,255 --> 00:07:44,256 Okay. Good night. 163 00:07:44,340 --> 00:07:45,466 Good night, Kamala. 164 00:07:46,759 --> 00:07:48,302 I appreciate it. 165 00:07:48,385 --> 00:07:49,345 Of course. 166 00:07:55,851 --> 00:07:58,229 I want to go back to India. I hate it here. 167 00:07:58,938 --> 00:08:03,567 You hate all of America because some moms at Devi's preschool were rude to you? 168 00:08:04,151 --> 00:08:06,946 They weren't just rude to me, they were cruel. 169 00:08:07,029 --> 00:08:10,658 You should have seen their faces when I put my korma down at the potluck. 170 00:08:10,741 --> 00:08:12,409 They treat me like I'm nothing. 171 00:08:12,493 --> 00:08:15,204 They always act like they can't understand my accent. 172 00:08:15,287 --> 00:08:17,248 They talk to me like I'm a child. 173 00:08:18,499 --> 00:08:21,293 Am I supposed to endure this until Devi gets to college? 174 00:08:21,377 --> 00:08:23,170 No, and it will get better. 175 00:08:23,254 --> 00:08:26,465 But the reason we sacrificed so much to come here 176 00:08:26,549 --> 00:08:27,758 was so that our child 177 00:08:27,841 --> 00:08:30,636 would have every opportunity to get the best education. 178 00:08:30,719 --> 00:08:33,889 We can't let our needs stand in the way of that. 179 00:08:37,101 --> 00:08:40,396 In the meantime, why don't we get on the computer 180 00:08:40,479 --> 00:08:42,523 and subscribe those ladies to a lot of spam? 181 00:08:55,202 --> 00:08:58,414 If they kill off the Indian character, I'm writing to Netflix. 182 00:08:58,497 --> 00:08:59,623 Uh, Pati, 183 00:08:59,707 --> 00:09:03,043 I think the whole point of Squid Game is that a lot of people have to die. 184 00:09:03,836 --> 00:09:05,421 -Devi! -Oh my God! 185 00:09:05,504 --> 00:09:07,298 We're gonna go visit that school in Colorado. 186 00:09:07,381 --> 00:09:09,633 I've already booked the tickets. There'll be no discussion. 187 00:09:09,717 --> 00:09:11,051 Hmm? 188 00:09:15,598 --> 00:09:18,642 Yeah, so she's like demanding I go to this Colorado school 189 00:09:18,726 --> 00:09:21,020 that's basically where The Shining happened. 190 00:09:21,103 --> 00:09:22,646 I don't need to see no creepy twins. 191 00:09:22,730 --> 00:09:27,109 All right, well, it sounds like your mom just wants you to visit the school, Devi. 192 00:09:27,192 --> 00:09:30,529 It's not like she's gonna throw you off the train in the Rocky Mountains. 193 00:09:30,613 --> 00:09:32,781 But it's still a waste of time. I'm never gonna go there. 194 00:09:32,865 --> 00:09:33,949 So why do I have to visit? 195 00:09:34,033 --> 00:09:35,618 Because you should give it a chance. 196 00:09:35,701 --> 00:09:38,078 You never know. It could be an amazing opportunity. 197 00:09:38,162 --> 00:09:41,540 Dr. Ryan, I've been planning my senior year since I hit puberty. 198 00:09:41,624 --> 00:09:43,500 And it has to happen at my normal high school 199 00:09:43,584 --> 00:09:47,254 doing normal senior stuff with my mostly normal friends. 200 00:09:47,338 --> 00:09:50,466 Not in the woods with a bunch of randos with visible pit hair. 201 00:09:50,549 --> 00:09:53,469 Look, I'm not saying that you have to attend. 202 00:09:53,552 --> 00:09:57,556 I'm just saying it's important to be open to new experiences. 203 00:09:57,640 --> 00:09:58,766 -Ugh. -Devi, look. 204 00:09:58,849 --> 00:10:03,228 When you lock yourself into a dream of what your life should be, 205 00:10:03,312 --> 00:10:04,772 you limit yourself. 206 00:10:05,272 --> 00:10:10,986 And I know for a fact, you, Devi, are locked into a very particular dream. 207 00:10:11,070 --> 00:10:13,572 You want to date the hottest guy in school. 208 00:10:13,656 --> 00:10:18,577 You want to be Miss Popularity, and you just got to go to Princeton. 209 00:10:18,661 --> 00:10:20,371 I will not budge on Princeton. 210 00:10:20,454 --> 00:10:23,457 All I'm saying is maybe you've outgrown that dream. 211 00:10:23,540 --> 00:10:27,544 I mean, are you still the same Devi you were freshman year? 212 00:10:28,587 --> 00:10:29,588 I'm not. 213 00:10:29,672 --> 00:10:32,216 You definitely don't say "word up" as much. 214 00:10:32,299 --> 00:10:33,634 Come on, Doc. 215 00:10:33,717 --> 00:10:35,761 Just try to be open. 216 00:10:35,844 --> 00:10:37,638 Baby, the world is big. 217 00:10:38,138 --> 00:10:40,724 Sometimes it's good to surprise yourself. 218 00:10:46,105 --> 00:10:47,564 Ah. Look, Trent. 219 00:10:47,648 --> 00:10:51,151 Paxton picked up his cap and gown. How about you? Did you go get yours? 220 00:10:51,235 --> 00:10:52,152 Don't worry about it. 221 00:10:52,778 --> 00:10:53,987 I am worried about it. 222 00:10:54,071 --> 00:10:56,949 -You know graduation's in two days, right? -Totally. 223 00:10:57,032 --> 00:10:59,743 Babe, I know leaving school is scary, 224 00:10:59,827 --> 00:11:03,539 but I just saw that Buca di Beppo is looking for a new pasta associate. 225 00:11:03,622 --> 00:11:06,333 That could be a really exciting new adventure for you. 226 00:11:06,417 --> 00:11:08,794 -Uh-huh. -Paxton, can you please help? 227 00:11:08,877 --> 00:11:11,588 If you don't show up to graduation, I'll tell Marcus he's my best friend. 228 00:11:11,672 --> 00:11:12,589 I'll be there, bro. 229 00:11:12,673 --> 00:11:16,301 Great. Now, if you could both take this conversation outside of my garage, 230 00:11:16,385 --> 00:11:17,720 I gotta finish my speech. 231 00:11:17,803 --> 00:11:18,929 How's that coming? 232 00:11:19,012 --> 00:11:22,057 Do you need me to text Devi for help? She loves giving speeches, 233 00:11:22,141 --> 00:11:24,476 although mostly in the form of apologies. 234 00:11:24,560 --> 00:11:26,270 No. For the first time, 235 00:11:26,353 --> 00:11:28,480 I think I actually know exactly what I want to say. 236 00:11:28,564 --> 00:11:29,732 Hmm. 237 00:11:44,037 --> 00:11:47,458 Wow, Devi, look at this place. 238 00:11:47,541 --> 00:11:50,210 Everyone looks so happy and active. 239 00:11:50,794 --> 00:11:54,173 Mmm, it's too outdoorsy. What if a bear attacks me on my way to class? 240 00:11:54,256 --> 00:11:56,925 You know I smell delicious because of all the sugar I eat. 241 00:11:57,009 --> 00:11:59,762 We actually do have a bear family that visit sometimes, 242 00:11:59,845 --> 00:12:01,930 but the only thing they ever attack is our dumpster. 243 00:12:02,014 --> 00:12:04,224 -Hi, are you the Vishwakumars? 244 00:12:04,308 --> 00:12:06,727 Yes, hi. This is Devi. I'm her mom, Nalini. 245 00:12:06,810 --> 00:12:08,228 You must be Mr. Ferris? 246 00:12:08,312 --> 00:12:09,480 Oh no, call me Leo. 247 00:12:09,563 --> 00:12:12,232 At Shrublands, students refer to teachers by their first names. 248 00:12:12,316 --> 00:12:15,402 See, Devi? You love disrespectful nonsense like this. 249 00:12:15,486 --> 00:12:18,030 We think it's important to empower young adults 250 00:12:18,113 --> 00:12:20,699 to see themselves as intellectual equals with teachers. 251 00:12:20,783 --> 00:12:23,869 Sure, until you have to tuck 'em in for lights out at, like, what,00 p.m.? 252 00:12:23,952 --> 00:12:25,788 Oh no, we have flexible curfews. 253 00:12:25,871 --> 00:12:28,373 A lot of the study groups for the college-level courses 254 00:12:28,457 --> 00:12:30,459 meet in the library pretty late. 255 00:12:30,542 --> 00:12:32,795 College-level courses? Whoa. 256 00:12:32,878 --> 00:12:33,921 Let me give you a tour, 257 00:12:34,004 --> 00:12:37,090 and then, Devi, I'd love for you to sit in on my next class, 258 00:12:37,174 --> 00:12:38,926 Comparative Literature and Cultural Theory. 259 00:12:39,009 --> 00:12:42,137 Oh. What an impressive long name. 260 00:12:53,857 --> 00:12:55,567 -Hey. -Hey. 261 00:12:55,651 --> 00:12:57,736 Did you accidentally leave your art stuff behind too? 262 00:12:57,820 --> 00:12:59,363 No, I didn't forget. 263 00:12:59,446 --> 00:13:01,824 I just couldn't fit it in the basket of my bicycle, 264 00:13:01,907 --> 00:13:03,784 so my dad drove me here to pick everything up. 265 00:13:03,867 --> 00:13:04,868 Wait, wait, wait. Hold up. 266 00:13:04,952 --> 00:13:07,621 You ride to school on a bicycle with a little basket on it? 267 00:13:07,704 --> 00:13:09,164 Yeah, what about it? 268 00:13:09,248 --> 00:13:12,543 You just seem like you'd get dropped off on a Harley by some tatted-up boyfriend. 269 00:13:13,585 --> 00:13:17,005 Nope. No Harley, no boyfriend. 270 00:13:17,589 --> 00:13:19,883 Hmm. So, you're not like punk rock at all? 271 00:13:21,468 --> 00:13:23,470 Uh, you want to know what my summer job is? 272 00:13:23,554 --> 00:13:26,223 -Mmm. -I'm working at Build-A-Bear in the mall. 273 00:13:26,306 --> 00:13:27,391 What? 274 00:13:27,474 --> 00:13:28,976 We're open seven days a week. 275 00:13:29,059 --> 00:13:32,604 I wear a tiny apron and tell kids that a synthetic lump of stuffing loves them. 276 00:13:32,688 --> 00:13:35,315 -You should come by. Yeah. I want to see that. I'm there. 277 00:13:35,399 --> 00:13:39,611 It's a date. I mean, it doesn't have to be, like, a "date" date. Sorry… 278 00:13:39,695 --> 00:13:41,321 -Uh… -I'd go on a date. 279 00:13:42,114 --> 00:13:42,948 Oh. 280 00:13:44,116 --> 00:13:46,243 Okay. Cool. 281 00:13:47,202 --> 00:13:49,204 Then we'll go on a date. 282 00:13:49,288 --> 00:13:50,289 Cool. 283 00:13:51,999 --> 00:13:56,003 Oh, well, as fun as it is silently staring at each other, 284 00:13:56,086 --> 00:14:00,549 I've, uh, got to get back to the car. My dad overheats easily. 285 00:14:00,632 --> 00:14:02,050 Great. Okay. 286 00:14:03,218 --> 00:14:04,469 Well, I'll call you. 287 00:14:13,437 --> 00:14:15,355 You guys, we have a visitor with us today. 288 00:14:15,439 --> 00:14:18,150 Everyone, say hey to Devi. She might be joining us next year. 289 00:14:19,026 --> 00:14:22,779 Hi, everyone. Your school is so beautiful and smells amazing. 290 00:14:22,863 --> 00:14:24,448 Way better than our Glade plugins. 291 00:14:24,531 --> 00:14:25,574 Thank you, Devi. 292 00:14:25,657 --> 00:14:29,870 All right, everyone, I hope you all had a chance to finish Ficciones last night. 293 00:14:29,953 --> 00:14:30,871 -Yep. -Oh, yeah. 294 00:14:30,954 --> 00:14:32,998 Okay, so let's do what we do. 295 00:14:33,081 --> 00:14:36,960 I thought it was so interesting how a lot of his narrators had his own name. 296 00:14:37,044 --> 00:14:41,548 Yeah, I noticed that too. It's like, they're not him, but they are him. 297 00:14:41,632 --> 00:14:43,300 Yeah, that's exactly right. Like… 298 00:14:43,383 --> 00:14:45,802 Devi had never been in a class like this before, 299 00:14:45,886 --> 00:14:47,971 and not because everyone was sitting on the ground 300 00:14:48,055 --> 00:14:50,015 and talking without raising their hand. 301 00:14:50,098 --> 00:14:52,726 It was that everyone had actually done their homework 302 00:14:52,809 --> 00:14:54,519 and cared about learning something. 303 00:14:54,603 --> 00:14:57,731 Also, did you notice the labyrinth motif kept coming up? 304 00:14:58,231 --> 00:15:00,901 That really felt like a commentary on free will. 305 00:15:01,818 --> 00:15:03,528 What do labyrinths make you think of, Devi? 306 00:15:04,404 --> 00:15:07,991 Oh, um, I actually haven't read the book. Sorry. 307 00:15:08,075 --> 00:15:09,993 Oh, don't be sorry. I know you haven't read it. 308 00:15:10,077 --> 00:15:11,912 I'm just trying to pick your brain. 309 00:15:11,995 --> 00:15:15,040 Mazes, labyrinths. What do they signify to you? 310 00:15:16,083 --> 00:15:17,501 Oh. Uh… 311 00:15:19,211 --> 00:15:21,463 That there's no one straight path in life? 312 00:15:21,546 --> 00:15:26,885 That we have choices and some can lead us to dead ends, 313 00:15:26,969 --> 00:15:31,139 but others can take us to places we never thought we'd go. 314 00:15:32,182 --> 00:15:34,476 Wow. I love it. Thank you, Devi. 315 00:15:34,559 --> 00:15:35,519 Okay. 316 00:15:41,525 --> 00:15:43,777 And, like, you can talk and express yourself, 317 00:15:43,860 --> 00:15:45,320 and it's cool to be smart. 318 00:15:45,404 --> 00:15:46,488 As it should be. 319 00:15:46,571 --> 00:15:48,991 And there's no UN or Hot Pocket. 320 00:15:49,074 --> 00:15:50,784 Everyone's kind of a nerd. 321 00:15:50,867 --> 00:15:52,661 I think I actually might fit in. 322 00:15:53,578 --> 00:15:55,914 Do either of you want to switch seats with me 323 00:15:55,998 --> 00:15:58,291 since you're talking to each other so much? 324 00:15:58,375 --> 00:16:00,544 -No, no. We don't like the middle seat. -Mm-mm. 325 00:16:00,627 --> 00:16:01,461 Okay, and then? 326 00:16:02,254 --> 00:16:05,173 Mom, I think I want to go. 327 00:16:05,257 --> 00:16:06,591 -You do? -Mm-hmm. 328 00:16:10,345 --> 00:16:12,639 -Do you want the popcorn? -Yeah, yeah, yeah. Ooh. 329 00:16:12,723 --> 00:16:14,558 -I got, uh, smoked almonds. Do ya-- -Yeah. 330 00:16:18,311 --> 00:16:20,313 But I thought you said you didn't want to go! 331 00:16:20,397 --> 00:16:22,983 I know, but once I got there, I liked it. 332 00:16:23,066 --> 00:16:25,068 The competitive part of me really kicked in. 333 00:16:25,152 --> 00:16:26,903 But what about the horny part of you? 334 00:16:26,987 --> 00:16:29,281 Remember, there are no sexual prospects there 335 00:16:29,364 --> 00:16:30,991 because they're all crunchy uggos. 336 00:16:31,074 --> 00:16:33,994 Well, then I guess I'll have to be cool being the sad sack 337 00:16:34,077 --> 00:16:35,454 who goes to college as a virgin. 338 00:16:35,537 --> 00:16:38,582 But, hey, maybe I'll lose it to a sexy professor 339 00:16:38,665 --> 00:16:40,709 that'll educate me in more ways than one. 340 00:16:40,792 --> 00:16:43,336 All right, it's hard to argue with that fantasy. 341 00:16:43,420 --> 00:16:48,759 Guys, I know this screws up our plans for senior year, but I'll be back. 342 00:16:48,842 --> 00:16:52,345 I mean, you both already have so many cool things going on anyway. 343 00:16:52,429 --> 00:16:55,807 Eleanor, you have your fancy Hollywood agent and Trent. 344 00:16:55,891 --> 00:16:58,268 And, Fabiola, you're with Addison now. 345 00:16:59,394 --> 00:17:01,021 You guys won't notice that I'm gone. 346 00:17:01,104 --> 00:17:03,648 Not true. But regardless, you don't leave until the fall. 347 00:17:03,732 --> 00:17:04,941 We still have the summer. 348 00:17:05,025 --> 00:17:06,818 We don't need to be sad about it right now. 349 00:17:07,778 --> 00:17:09,738 -Oh. We should sit down. -Yep. 350 00:17:14,826 --> 00:17:17,662 Trent, what are you doing? Get up there with your class. 351 00:17:17,746 --> 00:17:19,039 They're not my class. 352 00:17:19,122 --> 00:17:20,499 Yes, they are. Go! 353 00:17:20,582 --> 00:17:21,666 No, they're not. 354 00:17:22,250 --> 00:17:23,585 Eleanor, I failed. 355 00:17:24,294 --> 00:17:27,130 I failed senior year, and now I have to repeat it. 356 00:17:27,798 --> 00:17:28,840 You failed? 357 00:17:28,924 --> 00:17:30,342 I'm so embarrassed. 358 00:17:30,425 --> 00:17:31,676 I didn't want to tell you 359 00:17:31,760 --> 00:17:34,638 'cause I couldn't bear to see the disappointment in your face. 360 00:17:35,639 --> 00:17:38,600 I'm not disappointed. I'm thrilled. 361 00:17:38,683 --> 00:17:43,396 We get to be together for another year. Thank God you're so terrible at school. 362 00:17:51,988 --> 00:17:53,281 Thank you, Mr. Wadsworth, 363 00:17:53,365 --> 00:17:55,951 for that riveting discussion on men's rights. 364 00:17:56,034 --> 00:17:57,994 Shawna, next year I'm gonna need to see 365 00:17:58,078 --> 00:18:00,288 the alumni speech ahead of time, okay? All right. 366 00:18:00,372 --> 00:18:03,291 Alrighty, class of 2022. 367 00:18:03,875 --> 00:18:06,837 Ah. I think you're gonna be very excited about our next speaker 368 00:18:06,920 --> 00:18:08,463 because you voted for him. 369 00:18:08,547 --> 00:18:11,216 So please welcome Mr. Paxton Hall-Yoshida. 370 00:18:15,679 --> 00:18:16,847 That's my best friend! 371 00:18:19,724 --> 00:18:21,226 -Hi. -I'm in love with you! 372 00:18:21,309 --> 00:18:22,894 -Thank you. 373 00:18:22,978 --> 00:18:26,273 So, listen, I know you're all expecting me to, like, 374 00:18:26,356 --> 00:18:29,693 take a shot on stage or do a sexy dance or whatever. 375 00:18:34,573 --> 00:18:35,907 But I'm not gonna do that. 376 00:18:36,408 --> 00:18:39,327 Instead, I'm gonna talk about hard work. 377 00:18:39,411 --> 00:18:41,413 -Boo! -Trent. Come on, man. 378 00:18:41,496 --> 00:18:43,874 Sorry. Reflex. I love you, bro. 379 00:18:49,546 --> 00:18:52,841 For the longest time, I never really had to work that hard. 380 00:18:53,633 --> 00:18:56,595 And honestly, things came really easily for me 381 00:18:56,678 --> 00:18:59,723 because I was dope at swimming, and according to the yearbook, 382 00:18:59,806 --> 00:19:01,099 I'm kind of pretty. 383 00:19:05,520 --> 00:19:08,565 But then someone showed me how to push myself. 384 00:19:09,065 --> 00:19:11,693 Whoa. He's talking about you, Devi. 385 00:19:11,776 --> 00:19:13,653 That's kind of romantic, right? 386 00:19:14,154 --> 00:19:17,532 And that person made me try things that I was bad at. 387 00:19:17,616 --> 00:19:22,037 -Like studying. And it sucked so bad. 388 00:19:22,829 --> 00:19:24,414 But I am so grateful. 389 00:19:25,832 --> 00:19:29,211 Because now I know that I'm more than just the hot guy 390 00:19:29,294 --> 00:19:30,670 or the popular guy. 391 00:19:31,379 --> 00:19:35,675 I'm actually a really nice guy and a sort of smart guy. 392 00:19:36,968 --> 00:19:39,429 My advice to you is to push yourself out there, 393 00:19:39,930 --> 00:19:41,765 defy other people's expectations of you, 394 00:19:42,265 --> 00:19:44,392 and don't ever let a label define you. 395 00:19:46,102 --> 00:19:49,773 And with that, I would like to hand the mic over to someone who 396 00:19:50,440 --> 00:19:55,111 actually really earned the right to speak, our valedictorian Brenda Kang. 397 00:20:00,033 --> 00:20:03,954 Hold up. Devi, why isn't your stomach in knots? 398 00:20:04,037 --> 00:20:08,375 Paxton H-Y basically gave a speech about you to the entire school. 399 00:20:08,458 --> 00:20:09,793 Do you feel okay? 400 00:20:09,876 --> 00:20:10,919 Are you drunk? 401 00:20:11,586 --> 00:20:16,132 Oh my God. I am so happy Trent has to stay back. 402 00:20:16,216 --> 00:20:18,510 I don't think I could handle losing the both of you 403 00:20:18,593 --> 00:20:20,553 now that you're going to Colorado, Devi. 404 00:20:20,637 --> 00:20:21,638 You're going? 405 00:20:22,222 --> 00:20:25,642 Hey, uh, yeah. I just decided. 406 00:20:26,601 --> 00:20:27,769 Okay. 407 00:20:28,395 --> 00:20:29,980 We'll call you later. 408 00:20:30,063 --> 00:20:30,897 O-Okay. 409 00:20:32,691 --> 00:20:34,484 Then I guess I should congratulate you. 410 00:20:34,567 --> 00:20:36,027 Mmm. And I, you. 411 00:20:36,111 --> 00:20:38,697 Now the school's all yours. Enjoy your reign of terror. 412 00:20:38,780 --> 00:20:39,781 Yeah, right. 413 00:20:41,074 --> 00:20:45,578 It's just that, uh, I don't want you to go, David. 414 00:20:46,162 --> 00:20:47,080 Sure. Sure, sure, sure. 415 00:20:47,163 --> 00:20:50,417 'Cause you need my annoying personality to fuel your competitive drive. 416 00:20:50,500 --> 00:20:52,419 I don't think your personality is annoying. 417 00:20:52,502 --> 00:20:54,963 Hey, I… I like your personality. 418 00:20:55,046 --> 00:20:57,716 -You call me annoying twice a day. -Yeah, as a joke. 419 00:20:57,799 --> 00:21:00,844 Okay, then why don't you want me to go? 420 00:21:02,220 --> 00:21:03,096 Because… 421 00:21:04,848 --> 00:21:05,890 I'll miss you. 422 00:21:07,684 --> 00:21:08,560 A lot. 423 00:21:09,561 --> 00:21:12,689 Wait, there's the stomach knots. 424 00:21:17,319 --> 00:21:18,695 Lil' D! 425 00:21:19,362 --> 00:21:21,197 -Medium B! 426 00:21:23,158 --> 00:21:24,701 Wow, you did so good up there. 427 00:21:24,784 --> 00:21:27,037 And you made Trent cry. So mission accomplished. 428 00:21:27,120 --> 00:21:29,331 -Yeah, excellent work, bro. 429 00:21:29,414 --> 00:21:30,457 Thanks, guys. 430 00:21:30,540 --> 00:21:33,126 There were a few girls in the front row who seemed genuinely pissed 431 00:21:33,209 --> 00:21:34,586 I didn't do a sexy dance, 432 00:21:34,669 --> 00:21:36,421 but otherwise, I felt good. 433 00:21:36,504 --> 00:21:37,756 Nice. 434 00:21:38,506 --> 00:21:41,343 Okay, uh, I got to run, but, uh, congrats, Paxton. 435 00:21:41,426 --> 00:21:42,510 Thanks, man. 436 00:21:48,308 --> 00:21:50,477 So, did you hear my shoutout to you? 437 00:21:51,227 --> 00:21:53,396 I did. Thank you for that. 438 00:21:53,480 --> 00:21:54,564 Yeah. 439 00:21:54,647 --> 00:21:57,108 Well, I owe you a lot, Devi. 440 00:21:57,859 --> 00:21:59,527 I know we've had some ups and downs, 441 00:21:59,611 --> 00:22:02,781 but I probably wouldn't be going to college if it weren't for you. 442 00:22:04,157 --> 00:22:08,078 Well, I actually have a lot to thank you for too. 443 00:22:08,661 --> 00:22:12,832 This is a weird thing to say, and I don't want to creep you out, 444 00:22:14,084 --> 00:22:14,918 but… 445 00:22:17,128 --> 00:22:19,881 …you kind of got me through the death of my dad. 446 00:22:21,633 --> 00:22:23,385 I did? How? 447 00:22:25,345 --> 00:22:27,347 By being a dream. 448 00:22:30,850 --> 00:22:33,603 Well, hey, you should come visit me in Arizona some time. 449 00:22:33,686 --> 00:22:35,605 I'll let you do some of my college-level homework. 450 00:22:35,688 --> 00:22:37,941 -Yeah. Ow! Okay. -Ah. Seriously? 451 00:22:38,024 --> 00:22:38,900 Paxton! 452 00:22:38,983 --> 00:22:39,901 Dad! 453 00:22:40,485 --> 00:22:42,695 -I'll see ya. -Oh! 454 00:22:43,196 --> 00:22:45,156 -Oh. 455 00:22:45,240 --> 00:22:48,284 Your dad's been crying since the moment you got on the stage. 456 00:22:48,368 --> 00:22:50,036 I'm just so proud of you. 457 00:22:50,620 --> 00:22:51,955 You were amazing. 458 00:22:53,415 --> 00:22:55,083 -Thanks, Dad. -Okay, my turn. 459 00:22:55,166 --> 00:22:57,377 " by AURORA playing] 460 00:22:59,337 --> 00:23:00,839 As Devi walked home, 461 00:23:00,922 --> 00:23:03,716 she realized that she had spent so much of her young life 462 00:23:03,800 --> 00:23:05,635 obsessed with the future. 463 00:23:05,718 --> 00:23:08,096 A future where she would finally fit in. 464 00:23:09,055 --> 00:23:12,809 But if today taught her anything, it was that she already fit in. 465 00:23:12,892 --> 00:23:16,771 And as her father proved, there are no guarantees in this life. 466 00:23:17,272 --> 00:23:20,817 Suddenly, she felt like the present was a very precious thing, 467 00:23:21,401 --> 00:23:23,069 and she did not want to waste it. 468 00:23:38,001 --> 00:23:39,002 Mom. 469 00:23:40,295 --> 00:23:42,714 Devi? Are you okay? 470 00:23:42,797 --> 00:23:43,840 I don't want to go. 471 00:23:44,799 --> 00:23:46,801 Uh, you don't want to go where? 472 00:23:46,885 --> 00:23:48,845 To the Shrubland School. 473 00:23:48,928 --> 00:23:52,056 Of course you're going. We decided. 474 00:23:52,140 --> 00:23:54,559 No, I don't want to leave you yet. 475 00:23:57,687 --> 00:23:58,897 Devi, you have to. 476 00:23:59,522 --> 00:24:02,525 It's for your future. It's what your father would have wanted. 477 00:24:02,609 --> 00:24:05,236 But I have memories of Dad too, 478 00:24:05,320 --> 00:24:07,447 and he would want us to be together. 479 00:24:08,364 --> 00:24:11,493 I just… I need one more year with you. 480 00:24:13,661 --> 00:24:15,788 We don't know what's gonna happen. 481 00:24:15,872 --> 00:24:16,956 Okay? Look at Dad. 482 00:24:18,041 --> 00:24:20,960 I just… I need more time with you. 483 00:24:22,795 --> 00:24:23,880 Is that okay? 484 00:24:28,051 --> 00:24:31,346 Yeah. It's okay, kanna. 485 00:24:40,063 --> 00:24:41,314 But only one more year. 486 00:24:41,397 --> 00:24:43,441 You can't be like Carol's son from down the street 487 00:24:43,525 --> 00:24:45,276 who's still living with his mother at 50. 488 00:24:49,948 --> 00:24:52,742 Devi had listened to Dr. Ryan's advice. 489 00:24:52,825 --> 00:24:53,785 She'd been open, 490 00:24:53,868 --> 00:24:57,121 and even though she was staying in Sherman Oaks for senior year, 491 00:24:57,205 --> 00:24:58,623 her dream had evolved. 492 00:25:03,795 --> 00:25:07,423 OMG! That sext was meant for Addison. I'm so sorry! 493 00:25:07,507 --> 00:25:08,424 Hmm. 494 00:25:13,137 --> 00:25:14,097 Hmm? 495 00:25:14,681 --> 00:25:17,058 But there was maybe one part of the old dream 496 00:25:17,141 --> 00:25:18,977 that still interested her, 497 00:25:19,060 --> 00:25:23,064 and per Dr. Ryan, she was about to surprise herself. 498 00:25:31,447 --> 00:25:33,700 Hi. Patty let me in. 499 00:25:33,783 --> 00:25:35,868 Okay. What can I help you with?