The expelled Copperdale teens were spotted in the hallways moments after learning their fate, wearing forlorn expressions. 😔😪
However, Brooklyn Benevolent saw the situation for what it was and quickly called her dad, Bruce, who arrived on campus seething. Lorraine Dean also arrived.
“To say that these kids have had their rights stripped away is an understatement,” he states.
Lorraine and Bruce debriefed before heading into Principal Prescott’s office.
“Of course I welcome parents into my office at any time, especially someone as influential as Bruce Benevolent, but this is obviously an open-and-shut case,” Mei Prescott tells us.
“Your daughters, along with a few others, refused to stop their little protest when I ordered them to do so. Since they’ve caused so many problems before, I had no choice but to expel them.”
“Ms. Prescott, as a principal, surely you know that first amendment rights don’t end at the schoolhouse door. Students are free to protest on school grounds as long as they do so in a non-disruptive manner.”
“They are beyond disruptive! Quite a few of my other students are riled up over what happened this weekend and can’t stop talking in class.”
“You imposed on the rights of my daughters and others when you ordered them to stop their protest and then had the audacity to expel them?! I suggest you revoke their expulsions before I smear your name all over the press.”
“I can assure you, Mr. Benevolent, that I have controlled the press for years. I’ve got some pretty big pockets in my corner.”
“But. . . I might be willing to let the girls and the others slide–this time. After all, a Copperdale education is a necessity for success in college.”
“I couldn’t believe this woman and her lies,” Bruce tells us. “She gave me a migraine.”
Back home, Bruce sat down with both Bella and Brooklyn.
“I was still livid when I got home and gave the girls the rundown on what happened.”
“I appreciate what you did, Dad, but I’m not going back,” Bella was heard saying. “I’ll continue to fight for what’s right, but I’ve got boundaries. I refuse to go back to a school where the adults don’t have my best interest.”
“I’m tired of our girls being unfairly targeted” Lucy interjects. “We already gave Brooklyn permission to move to online school a few weeks ago and now Bella can join her.”
“This was tough for me. I always wanted to see the girls in a cap and gown,” Bruce states, “but their well-being is my top priority.”
Bella was thrilled with her father’s blessing.
“I have a secret,” Bella told him.
“You’re my favorite.”
Over in Willow Creek, Aria Perkins was having a similar conversation with her parents.
“Principal Prescott makes me feel like I shouldn’t even exist. “
“I’m not returning to Copperdale. I hope you both understand.”
Her parents were in complete agreement.
Afterwards, Aria met up with Jay to deliver some more bad news.
“It’s confusing enough to be an alien. It’s even more confusing to be an alien with a werewolf boyfriend,” she states solemnly. “
“Jay, aliens and werewolves, they just don’t work. We can’t be together anymore.”
“It’s doesn’t matter who we are on the outside, Aria. What’s important is how we feel about each other,” Jay responds.
“Don’t you get it Jay? I can’t be with you! Not now, not ever!” Aria told him, a bit more harshly than she intended.
“I regretted the words as soon as they left my mouth,” Aria states sadly, “but sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind.”
How will Jay cope with the breakup? Will Bella, Brooklyn and Aria adjust to a life without Copperdale High?
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