02x18 - Genesis

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♪ Something tells me I've been dreaming ♪

♪ Of someone who was never real. ♪

♪ It seems I've changed a thousand ways, ♪

♪ I wish I looked the way I feel! ♪

♪ Braceface! ♪

♪ My life is complicated! ♪

♪ Boyfriend! ♪

♪ Don't want to talk about it! ♪

♪ Teenage! ♪

♪ I'll work it out in the end! ♪

♪ Braceface! ♪

Spring break! Woo hoo!

I second the motion.

No books, no grades,

No teachers, no tests...

And best of all - no nina for a whole week!

Ha!

I don't know about you,

But all signs of school are going under my bed.

Right. Nothing but fun for the next seven days!

Um...

And just some manager stuff for mangled metal.

During vacation?

We really want to promote the gig at life cycles -

You know, take advantage of all the kids being on spring break.

Well, you can count me in as your assistant promoter.

Thanks!

You're a real pal.

What're you doing tonight?

Seeing a movie with you, I hope.

Excellent answer.

Like this, mom?

Perfect.

(Phone rings)

Hello? Speaking.

Marsha?

Aaaaaggghhhh!

You are?

Well, you have to come over -

My daughter and I are just making dinner.

I'll see you soon!

What was that about?

Marsha lupinski!

Your best friend from junior high?

Right. (Giddy)

I haven't seen her in twenty years!

How do I look?

Like you've been cooking gnocchi in the kitchen?

(Doorbell)

Mom, I've never seen you like this!

Aaaaaggghhh!

Sometimes don't you feel like the mature one?

Of course you're an anthropologist!

You were always so curious about people and cultures.

You were, too.

Which is why I'm a psychologist.

Three kids, huh!

I know!

This from a person who never even wanted children!

Mom!

But could never live without them!

What about you?

Genesis is my one and only.

Well isn't this perfect!

Sharon's on spring break this week

So she has lots of time to hang out

And show genesis around.

Right, honey?

Right.

Great. Thanks!

I couldn't believe it.

This was supposed to be vacation time,

Not babysit-some-stranger time.

(Phone rings)

Hello.

Hi, it's me.

What movie are we seeing tonight?

Don't hate me, but I can't go.

Oh?

My mom's best friend from junior high popped into town

And I have to have dinner with her and her daughter, genesis.

Genesis? That's a cool name. What's she like?

I don't really know yet.

We haven't talked much,

But by the looks of it, she seems kinda... Weird.

Weird? How?

I don't want to be mean,

But I just don't see her fitting in with, you know...

Our friends.

Well, if you need help entertaining, just let me know.

Thanks.

Your mom tells me you're a vegetarian.

Yeah.

I know this great recipe for a vegetarian mock-chopped liver.

Chopped liver? I don't know about that.

Vegetarian style.

It's really delicious and super easy to make.

Sounds good, genesis.

What do you need?

Onions, peas and walnuts.

I didn't know what to make of this girl,

But I was starting to feel sorry for her...

From the old lady crocheting

To the gross-out veggie chopped liver concoction.

It looked like it was up to me

To get her out of the house and into some fun.

Hey, genesis -

You wanna hang out with me and my friends tomorrow?

That's so nice of you! I'd love to. (Sniffle)

Um, you don't have to cry

It's not that nice of me.

I mean, I just wanted you to have some fun

While you're here, that's all.

(Sniffle, laughing) onions.

Oh! Right.

I should've stopped

After the third helping of your mock-chopped liver.

I had a feeling.

Oooh! That's so pretty!

Thanks. I embroidered it myself.

Year of the dragon -

My chinese birth symbol.

Wow...

You did this yourself?

Yeah. My mom and I lived in shanghai for a bit last year.

I really got into the chinese calendar stuff.

Wow. China.

I've never lived outside elkford.

There's always time!

So, did you go to school over there?

No, I'm home schooled.

Wow. So you never have finals?

No, but lots of tests.

It's cool, though.

I'm really into history

And with all the traveling my mom and I do

We get to see all these neat places firsthand.

It's really cool of you to help us out, genesis.

No problem. I'm a big fan of independent music.

Hey, you guys!

Hey!

Hey sharon, what's up?

Mangled metal!

Oooooh! Can I get your autograph?!

This is my friend, genesis.

Sorry lady, first you gotta buy a cd.

So how do you guys know each other?

Our moms were best friends growing up.

Cool.

So, when did you guys form the band?

About a year ago.

I love going to hear live music.

You play anything?

Yeah. Piano and didgeridoo.

But now I'm less into playing instruments

And more into writing songs.

Did you just say you played the didgeridoo?

I picked it up when I lived in australia for a summer.

I don't even know what that is,

But it sounds really cool!

Hey, do you guys want to meet up at life cycles

After we're done postering?

Yeah-definitely-great.

What's a life cycle?

It's no taj mahal or anything,

But we love hanging out here.

They have the best smoothies.

Do you think you could whip up one of my favorite drinks?

Depends on what it is.

Peanut butter, banana, and soy smoothie.

Eeew! Sounds disgusting.

No, it's delicious.

I used to make smoothies all the time

When I lived in thailand

And this was my favorite combination.

Okay. If you insist.

I feel kind of sorry for genesis,

Thanks for being so nice to her.

No problem. I like her.

Good.

Mmm. I have to admit, it's pretty good.

Would I lie?

I'm officially gonna add it to the menu -

As long as it doesn't cost me anything.

What's your name?

Genesis.

Then that's what we'll call it. "The genesis."

What's the "genesis"?

A brand new drink. Who wants to try it?

Mmmm.

Hey, can I get a genesis, too?

Uh, I don't think you have to feel sorry for her anymore.

I know! Look at her!

Five minutes in life cycles

And she already has a drink named after her!

(Laughing)

(Knocking)

Come in.

Hiya, sweetie.

How was your orthodontist appointment?

Oh, painful.

What are you two doing?

Oh, just going down memory lane.

Unpleasant memory lane!

What?

Once, when we were about 14,

No, no, no! Please don't tell her!

Marsha had a date with the cutest boy at our school.

Jason davidson!

And on the date she...um...

No! No! No! No! No! No!

Passed gas.

(Hysterical laughter)

(Clearing throat)

Oh, hey!

Sorry I was just looking.

I'm just weird about people in my closet.

It stinks living out of a suitcase, huh?

You wanna do a little wardrobe exchange?

Ummm, okay.

What about this?

Um, I'm kind of superstitious

And since it's not your birth year,

It might bring you bad luck.

I sure don't need that!

That's a sari.

I got it when we were living in india.

You wear it like this.

It's beautiful.

Sharon! What are you wearing?

(Cracking up)

What's that?

Spitz, did you forget to get dressed or something?

Sharon's wearing my sari.

Oh.

It's what women wear in india.

Cool. I've never seen one before.

It's so soft.

When were you in india?

Okay... I was beginning to realize

That if genesis had worn the sari,

There would be no laughs, no snide comments.

How come she could get away with stuff and I couldn't?

I hated to admit it, but I was starting to feel jealous.

Hey guys! Where's genesis?

She's at the museum with her mom.

Cool.

Why's that cool?

I don't know. It just is.

What is "cool", exactly?

Oh, that's easy. Confidence is totally cool.

How come you're asking, anyway?

'Cause I think genesis is cool

And I'm trying to figure out why, exactly.

I think she has great style.

And she isn't trying to be anything but herself.

I guess.

Hi, guys!

Now that was cool!

(Whispering)

...i don't know what time I can get over

Because she might be with me.

Oh, sharon!

I was just telling genesis about...

She was telling me about...

School - the band.

Okay.

(Laughter)

Head's up!

Ow, thanks.

(Phone rings)

Hello. Hold on.

It's alden!

Yeah. Sure, no problem.

Okay, I'll talk to you later.

That was just alden calling about a music question.

Oh.

Okay, I had nothing against sharing my friends,

But I was starting to feel like I was being replaced!

You really like genesis, don't you?

I think she's neat.

She's pretty different, though, huh?

She's just not the kind of person

You'd expect to be popular.

Maybe that's why.

She's not typical - which makes her really interesting.

Right.

Anyway, feel like going to the mall, or something?

Uh, I can't.

I have to go do something at home.

See ya! Bye.

(Sigh)

I think that was our 6th grade graduation.

We look like babies!

I look like sharon in this picture.

I'm thrilled our daughters are getting along so well.

(Sigh)

Me, too.

Sharon - we were just talking about you!

I really want to thank you for spending time with genesis.

Oh, sure.

It's wonderful seeing my daughter so happy.

Sometimes I feel guilty for the lifestyle

I've saddled her with.

Oh, but it's such an interesting one!

You're exposing her to so much at such a young age.

Well, to tell you the truth,

I'm considering a serious life change for the both of us.

Really?

Yes. I've been offered a position

In the anthropology department at elkford university.

You have?

You have?

Oh, marsha! We could be neighbors again!

And you and genesis could be classmates.

This is fantastic!

But I haven't said anything to genesis yet, so...

Right. Mum's the word.

Uh, I gotta go.

(Knocking)

What?

What's wrong, honey?

She's totally infiltrated my life

And hijacked my friends,

And if she moves here it'll be a total nightmare!

Mmmmm. I think it's great that genesis likes you

And your friends so much,

But I can see how you feel a bit invaded.

A bit?

Marsha had that quality about her, too.

You know that je ne sais quoi, magnetic, charismatic,

Everyone-likes-me quality.

I used to feel so jealous.

Everything just came easily to her,

Grades, friends, boyfriends...

Really?

Really.

How come only some people are like that?

It's not fair.

You know, I see some of those qualities in you, too.

Me?

It doesn't feel like it.

Trust me.

Would it be asking too much to hang out with my friends tonight.

Alone?

Genesis doesn't have to go everywhere you go.

Why don't I invite her out with marsha and me this evening?

That'd be great, mom.

But you have to promise me one thing.

What?

That you'll have fun tonight! No sulking!

Promise!

I got you a genesis.

Actually, I don't want one.

Well what am I supposed to do with it?

I'll take it!

Thanks! I love these!

I'm gonna go help the guys set up.

Hey, what's that?

Oh...uh...nothing. It's just...

A going-away gift for genesis.

I didn't say that.

You didn't have to.

And she might not need it, anyway.

Huh?

(Crowd cheering)

Hi.

Hi!

What are you doing here?

I mean, I uh, thought you were going out with our moms.

I was, but I left early.

You didn't think I'd miss this, did you?

Thank you, thank you, thanks a lot.

Hey, we're gonna close this set

With a special song from a special guest.

And here she is - come on up, genesis!

What?

Hello, elkford!

(Crowd cheers)

Hello? Hello?

Testing, one, two, three.

Keep talking into the mic, genesis.

Hello, hello - testing one, two, three...

Testing.

I don't think it's fixable.

What're we gonna do?

I couldn't believe it.

A broken mic spared me a singing genesis.

Hello, hello - testing one, two, three!

Great! Why couldn't my braces be on my side for once!??

One, two, three and -

♪ I thought I had it all

♪ Never thought that I would fall

♪ But I met someone I want to be

♪ You make it look easy

♪ You can run but you can't hide

♪ The grass is always greener on your side

♪ I wish I could be more like you.

♪ You have a glow

♪ One that I'd like to know

♪ You'll take it far

♪ No matter where you are.

You only want to be with me 'cause genesis isn't here.

Sharon? Sharon, are you here?

Why'd you walk out on my song?

Genesis, I can't take it anymore.

Take what?

You totally burst into my life

And proceed to steal my friends.

Steal your friends?

Every time I look up,

You and maria are giggling in the corner.

You're singing songs to alden.

Sharon, your friends aren't stealable,

And the song I sang was about you.

Me?

The girl with everything.

Great family, great friends...

If you'd stayed for the whole song

You would've heard for yourself.

Yeah, well... I'm sorry - I couldn't help it.

But, I still don't get it.

I'm not the girl with everything - that's you!

Hardly!

You're an only child, you have the coolest clothes,

You get along with everyone,

You've traveled the world...

Do I have to go on?

All that stuff may look great from the outside,

But all I really want is a normal life.

The life you have.

Hellooo?

You left before we could give you this.

Me?

It's... Beautiful.

With your chinese birth symbol - a snake.

I made the vest part.

And I did the embroidery.

Wow...

I don't know what to say.

That's why I went through your closet -

To get your size.

And why we were always giggling in the corner.

Yeah. You've been putting in all this hard work

To help me promote the band.

I wanted to find a way to thank you.

So I suggested the vest.

And I wanted to thank you for being such a good friend.

Okay, I feel totally lame, now.

Wanna go back to life cycles and hear the rest of the show?

Hey, where'd you go, sharon?

We missed you in the front row dancing and singing.

Yeah - you're the only one who knows all the lyrics to our songs!

I just had to sort something out.

Well, get back to the front row. We're on in two minutes.

I'm really sorry your mom's not taking the job at elkford u.

Yeah.

It would've been great for her

To have your mom back in her life.

Isn't it weird to think of our mom's at our age?

Giggling at everything...

Having crushes on guys...

Getting into fights...

And making up.

I guess some things never change.

So, you gonna email me from your next destination?

Sure! I've never had an e-pal before.

Great!

But more than that, I hope you'll come visit.

You bet! I'd love to go to tahiti!

What?

I'm just trying to picture you in a grass skirt.

(Laughter)