01x08 - A Sparkly Ghost Part 1

[bunniefuu]

Hey, Raine.

What did you say?

Did you say you like Alyssa's backpack?

You heard that, right?

Are you gonna steal it

like everything else?

You should really go see a

doctor. You have a problem.

It's called kleptomania

or "kleptoraineia".

[GIRL] Yeah. Kleptoraineia.

[GIRLS CHANTING]

Kleptoraineia. Kleptoraine

[BELL RINGS]

Where am I?

Hey.

Excuse me?

Hello?

I was up late again

reading Treasure Island.

Why did Mr. Mendoza have

to give us such a long book?

Are you kidding? I loved it.

I just finished Alice's

Adventures in Wonderland,

The Jungle Book and Trinity.

I need a break.

"Hammett Middle School"?

So, we're doing

Shakespeare's The Tempest.

And I play Caliban. He's

this big, scary monster.

You must be a really good actor.

Thanks. Wait. Why'd you say that?

In real life you're, like, the

least scary person that I know.

Anyways, it's a pretty big role.

I didn't even think I'd get a part.

This play actually sounds great.

Maybe I should be a part of it.

You should. You could do

stage crew or something.

I was thinking more like

costumes.

Caliban? You're Caliban, right?

Uh, yeah. Ruben works too.

I'm Alison. Costumes.

So, I made a few sketches

for your character.

I was thinking, since he's, like,

this monster stuck on an island,

that a lot of the costumes could be made

from natural things in the environment.

Like branches or seaweed or seashells.

Uh

Sure. Sounds cool.

Ignore Ruben.

He doesn't know anything about clothes.

But I do. Those drawings are great.

I'm Donna.

I love your top. Is that silk?

- Silk organza.

- Nice.

Hey. I know how to sew, and

I can also create patterns.

You see? I made these.

I did the stitching too.

Cool. We're full.

But I think stage crew's

looking for more people.

Seriously though, good

job with the pants.

Thanks.

She makes costumes for

a middle school play.

She's not a movie star.

Come on.

Most people see Caliban as a monster,

but really, he's just misunderstood.

Think about it. His mom is a witch.

That couldn't have been easy for him.

Hold up. You're playing a monster?

Yeah.

Is he supposed to be,

like, a non-scary monster?

[IMITATING MONSTER VOICE]

I can be scary.

[MUFFLED GROWL]

[IN NORMAL VOICE] Fine. Whatever.

Let's talk about the mystery.

We need to figure out

who this "S" person is

and why they wrote

the letter to Grandma.

Yeah. And what they fought about

and why Grandma couldn't tell anyone.

I went through Grandpa's

address book in the bookstore

and wrote down all the

names beginning with "S".

Hmm. It's not too bad.

Those are just the first names.

Here are all the last names.

It would be nice if Ghost Writer

could give us a little bit more help.

Why isn't anyone talking to me?

Wow. That was fast.

What book do you think she's from?

Let's go find out.

Are you okay?

You can see me?

But why can't anyone else?

And what kind of school is this?

I was just at my old school this

morning, and suddenly I'm here.

Excuse us.

Can we tell her that she's from a book?

No way. It's too weird.

I have an idea.

[RAINE] So, you're saying that

I was sent from another world

to help you solve the mystery of

his dead grandmother's

unfinished business.

And you think she's a ghost

that writes messages to you?

Exactly.

- That makes sense.

- It does?

Sure. I mean, I am pretty

good at solving mysteries.

Tell us everything.

Trust me, Raine. We need as

much information as we can get.

Let's start with how exactly

you solve these mysteries.

With sparkles.

Sparkles?

You mean like that?

You can see that?

Yeah. I saw one when we first came in.

I thought the light was

playing a trick on me.

You can see it too, right?

So, what are these sparkles?

Basically, they're memories

left behind by other people.

It's so strange.

Other than my grandma,

I've never met anyone who

could see the sparkles,

until you.

That's the part you find strange?

Give me a break. You can talk to ghosts.

Good point.

So, can we watch it?

I don't know. Let's see.

Okay. First, everyone here

needs to touch a sparkle.

Now close your eyes.

Here goes.

One, two, three.

[RUBEN] Wow. This is incredible.

[CHEVON] Wait.

Does this mean we're all

just sitting in the cafeteria

with our eyes closed?

[RAINE] Unfortunately, yes.

[RUBEN] This isn't much

of a memory. Who's he?

[DONNA] That's David. He's

in my math class. Really nice.

Ms. Gutiérrez gave him an

award for most attentive.

[CHEVON] Is he sticking

his gum under the table?

Looks like he has a wild side.

[CURTIS] What's happening?

[RAINE] So, each memory has an ending.

And then it starts over again.

It's still under there.

Cool. Gross. But cool.

And you've always been able to do this?

It's kind of like my special power.

You just go around watching

other people's memories?

Of course not. I have morals.

And I know what's right

and what's wrong.

But sometimes it's necessary

for solving real mysteries.

Like at my school, there's this

kid named Emily who went missing,

and I've been trying to find her.

Well, looks like we met

you at the right time.

Hello.

Can you see me?

Hello!

This is as fun as it looks by the way.

Here it is.

"The Disappearance of Emily H".

- How'd you find it so fast?

- Easy.

I searched for "Raine",

"memories", "sparkles", "Emily".

And it came right up.

We all need to read it tonight.

Meantime, let's see if she can

help us with her superpowers.

Hey, Raine.

Come here.

Okay. So, this is my grandma.

Do you think we can find

sparkles with her memories?

Probably. Especially if

she worked here for so long.

Oh, look. Here's one.

No. Don't.

Watching memories is

way harder than it looks.

And it took me a long time to

learn how to do it on my own.

So, for now just let me

handle the sparkles, okay?

[CHEVON] Uh okay.

[RUBEN] What's that guy in the

back reading? Can you zoom in?

[CURTIS] "Chopper Digest".

He looks like a biker. No surprise.

[DONNA] That was a big surprise.

Whoa.

That was awesome.

You have the best superpower ever.

I don't know. Now that I'm

invisible, it's pretty cool too.

But there are so many

sparkles in the bookstore.

It's gonna take us

forever to find Grandma's.

Maybe we need to go somewhere

more specific to her.

Fast learner. Let's go.

All right. So, Grandpa

saved Grandma's jewelry

and it's still in the closet.

Let's make this quick.

I don't want him to see us

going through her stuff.

[RUBEN] I think that's my grandma.

It's crazy.

[CHEVON] She looks so young.

[DONNA] Maybe zoom in on the calendar.

August 31st, 1972.

Do you think it means something?

She looked so sad. Who was

she visiting in the hospital?

I don't know. But it could

be "S" from the letter.

So, "S" took a secret to the grave,

made Grandma promise not to tell

which is why she was so emotional.

- It fits.

- Slow down.

It's just a theory.

We don't know that the person

in the bed was even "S".

Besides, Ruben's grandma

was probably emotional

because someone she

knew was in the hospital.

Wait a second.

That was my mom's coat. Remember?

When we were trying to find Spinoza.

Grandma must have given it to her.

Your mom's lucky.

Coat still looks great.

[RUBEN] Not here.

She must be wearing it right now.

Well, if there's a sparkle on it,

then that could be a real clue.

Great. Okay.

Well, at least we have a lead.

But it's getting late, so

let's pick this up tomorrow.

Where do I go?

You can stay with us. Take Curtis's bed.

Where am I gonna sleep?

I don't know. The floor.

Don't be rude. It's gonna be so fun.

Hey, Ruben. You have a pop

quiz in science this afternoon.

It covers the last three chapters.

Good to know.

So, I couldn't read the book last night

because I was with Raine the whole time.

I felt weird reading a book about

her in front of her, you know?

So, what happens?

Well, it's basically about how

Raine gets caught up in a mystery

about a missing character named Emily

who used to live in Raine's house.

And she uses sparkles to

try and solve a mystery.

She's also getting bullied by

this girl named Jennifer who,

as Raine smartly put together,

has to do with the

disappearance of Emily.

Yo. I did not see the end

coming. I couldn't believe

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Spoiler alert.

Sorry.

Actually, we shouldn't

mention anything to Raine.

We can't spoil the

ending for her either.

She has to be able to solve the

mystery on her own. It's her story.

Sounds like a plan.

"'The anchorage is on the south,

behind an islet, I fancy?'

asked the captain.

'Yes, sir; Skeleton

Island, they called it.'"

[MR. MENDOZA CHUCKLES]

Very nice, Krista. Love the emotion.

Curtis. Why don't you

take it from there?

Oh, um

Question:

Wouldn't Long John Silver's peg

leg be infected all the time?

I mean, how advanced could

doctors be on a pirate ship?

[STUDENTS LAUGH]

Interesting question, but

best saved for another time.

Go ahead.

Oh, um, can I go to the bathroom?

Why don't you read the passage first?

Please. I really have to go.

Class is over shortly. You can wait.

I really don't think I can.

Why can't you read to the class?

I mean, you are the teacher.

Fine, Curtis. You can

go to the bathroom.

Then you can go see

the school counselor.

You really wish you were

on costumes, don't you?

Just go ask her again.

I told you we shouldn't

talk too much in public.

It'll make me look ridiculous.

Sorry.

Oh, look. Ruben's talking to your buddy.

What?

Oh, nothing. It's just that, um

this is really a lot of measurements.

Your costume is really complicated.

And it needs to be

perfect, so stand still.

Seventeen for head circumference.

Hey, Alie. Are we still going to

Threads tomorrow after school?

Maybe they'll have a dress

we can use for inspiration

for Miranda in Act II?

I doubt they have anything for Miranda.

But they always have stuff for Alison.

[GROANS] I do not see what

Donna likes about this girl.

What's "Threads"?

Seriously?

It's a fair question.

It's a boutique that only

sells local designers.

One day Accents by Alison

will be in the window.

That's the name of her

company? It's cheesy.

That's the name of your

company? It's great.

I really did have to go to the bathroom,

but I probably should've just waited.

It was stupid and rude. I'm sorry.

I think this might be bigger

than a bathroom pass situation.

It's not like you to act up in class.

And I've been looking at your grades.

You've been having trouble

keeping up in school lately.

Even cost you your spot

on the basketball team.

School got really hard this year.

What's been going on?

It's just been a tough time, I guess,

with basketball and my

parents splitting up.

I didn't know your parents separated.

Yeah, but it's for the best.

We talked about it all,

as a family, you know?

And I'm pretty okay

with the whole thing.

Still, it's hard.

This is a big life change.

And it might be affecting

you more than you think.

I thought I was okay.

But I don't know.

Maybe.

Hey. What's up with you and English?

I thought you were gonna get suspended.

They let me off the hook

because my parents got divorced.

Apparently that's the reason

why I've been "acting out".

Oh. Wow.

I guess I never stopped to think

what you were going through.

It must be really hard

for you and Donna.

Okay. So, my mom's downstairs. So,

her coat's gotta be in the closet.

Bingo.

And look.

Double bingo.

Okay. You know what to do.

[PHONE RINGS]

[RINGS]

Hello.

Yes, this is Teressa Reyna. Who's this?

Excuse me?

No. I had no idea. It's been years.

Yes, yes. Of course. I understand. It

I will get there as soon as I can.

Thank you for calling.

[CHEVON] Whoever was on the phone

did not give Grandma good news.

[RUBEN] Yeah. She looks really upset.

Ernie, I'm headed out. I'm off to Fee's.

We're spending the day together.

We're gonna take a drive to the country.

[ERNIE] Okay. Have fun.

[DONNA] So, she's going

to meet someone named Fee.

What's the big deal?

[CURTIS] Hey. Check out the newspaper.

[RUBEN] Bobby Fischer.

Who's Bobby Fischer?

Grandpa told me about him once.

He was like the greatest

chess player ever.

And he b*at Boris Spassky at

the World Chess Championship

on August 31st, 1972.

Wait. Wasn't that the

The same day that Grandma

was at the hospital.

Then that means

The person on the phone

must've been telling Grandma

someone was in the hospital.

That's where she went. Not to see Fee.

Then that means she lied to Grandpa.

Maybe the person in the

hospital was "S" after all.

[POP MUSIC PLAYS]

I still don't know why we're here.

Did you wanna buy something?

Are you kidding?

Does this look like my style?

Or budget?

Yeah. Everything here is a fortune.

I just make my own versions with

things I buy in thrift stores.

Oh, my gosh. I love this.

That's why you brought me here.

You wanna be on costumes, right?

They love this store. They'll

be impressed you're here.

I love that.

Go bump into them.

I don't know, Raine.

That would look great on me.

She's alone. Here's your chance.

Okay. I'm gonna do it.

Be cool, Donna.

Wait. Saying "be cool" to

yourself means you're not cool.

What do I do?

Just be yourself. You got this.

I'll be right here beside you.

Hey. Alison, right?

Oh, hey. Donna from the play, right?

Say something.

Those would look great on you.

Hmm.

I'm not so sure I can

pull off high-waisted.

Of course you can.

Plus they're making a comeback.

They're supposed to be the

biggest trend this spring.

Huh.

It is cute.

Especially if you wear

it with layered necklaces.

Okay. You sold me. Do you

work here or something?

Nice.

I guess I just have an

eye for those things.

You know, we may actually

have a spot for you

on the costume department after all.

Be cool. Be cool.

- Cool. That sounds cool.

- Don't say cool again.

So, see you at rehearsal.

Cool.

I'd like to introduce the newest

member of the costume department.

- Wow.

- Yay.

It was all Raine.

Are you kidding? You're

the one who convinced her

to buy those ugly pants.

Look at Grandpa.

He's the best.

Still can't believe Grandma lied to him.

I'm sure she had a good reason.

The question is: What was it?

And does it have

anything to do with "S"?

[RINGING]

Whoa. What was that?

A clue from Ghost Writer.

"Follow". Follow what?

Money. Follow the money.

It It just opened.

Well, we'll just close it.

All right. Follow the money. What money?

We need to find another sparkle.

I agree. But where do we look?

What about the other clothes

Grandma was wearing in the memory?

Maybe we can find

another sparkle on them.

Great idea. And I remember

everything she had on.

An ivory high-waisted flare pant,

a blue and white cotton

capped-sleeve shirt,

a small gold handbag and a

silver watch on her left hand.

Wow.

The handbag. It holds

money. Follow the money.

There's, like, a million

boxes in the attic.

He's having a hard time

getting rid of her stuff.

I get it.

She let me borrow this scarf once.

We got her that sweater for Christmas.

Man, this is hard.

All you, Raine.

No, I'm sorry. I just don't

feel comfortable doing it.

But, Fee.

[DONNA] Fee. That's who Grandma

said she was having lunch with.

Please. If Ernie calls,

and he probably won't,

just tell him that I'm with you.

He already thinks we're together.

Why can't you tell me

where you're going?

I just can't.

I promised I wouldn't tell.

I'm sorry. Please just trust me.

Is everything okay?

Yeah. Everything is fine.

This has nothing to do with Ernie.

It's just something I have to do alone.

Fine.

Thank you.

Wow. Grandma was a good liar.

I don't believe it.

I thought she was a sweet

lady who baked cookies

and sent me cards on my birthday.

Not someone who lied to her husband

and forced her friends to keep secrets.

Whatever she was lying

about, it must've been big.

Wait.

Fee. I've seen that lady before.

There.

Ah. From the bookstore's grand opening.

You still hang out with

any of these people?

Oh, it's been almost half

a century now. Let's see.

Hmm. There's, uh, Maria.

She's a professor out

in Colorado, I think.

I don't know what happened

to Ramon and Elena.

Wow. Sofia Moore.

There's someone I haven't

spoken to in ages.

Well, you looked great.

I like the sideburns.

Yeah. Maybe I should grow them again.

I don't get it. That's not

Fee? It looks just like her.

Fee. Sofia. Fee's a nickname.

And Sofia starts with "S".

Well, then the question

is, how do we find her?