They walk a little when Alex says, "Are you going to the game tonight?"
"I'll watch it from the hill overlooking the field. I can't go to the stadium. I don't want to get beat up! You know the truth, but no one else does, nor do they care!"
Pete walks Alex home and then goes home himself.
Later that night, Alex informs the gals of what Pete really did, just prior to the game.
"...So he didn't betray the school!!!"
"Let's spread the word!" says Sam.
"I will, after I see how the game goes," says Clover. "After turning something over to our arch rivals, I'm not sure I can trust him!"
"What about me, Clover?" asks Alex quietly, "Can you trust me?"
Clover sees that she has hurt Alex's feelings. She quickly gives Alex an apologetic, friendly hug and says, "Of course, I do, silly! I'll help spread the word among the other cheerleaders and the football team! You guys will have to do the stands!"
"OK!" says Alex as she happily returns the hug, accepting the apology.
"Let's do it!" says Sam.
As the football game begins, BHHS is surprised to see VHS in a 7-4 defense with no defensive backs. The quarterback quickly audibles to a pass, and almost immediately BHHS leads 7-0. The same thing happens on defense. VHS comes out in a 5 wide receiver passing attack, but BHHS is ready for it, as they are running a two-deep zone and intercepts the ball. End of first quarter 14-0. More of the same continues in the second quarter, as Beverly Hills starts rolling. At the half it is 35-0.
The Valley High football team is looking none to happily at Angie. It looks like she's been had! Their plan to get the BHHS game plan has backfired! Their Mata Hari was duped!!
The second half sees Valley High throw out the BHHS game plan, but it is already too late. They are down so much that BHHS knows exactly what they have to do on defense, and can eat up the clock on offense. With 7 minutes left in the game, Beverly Hills High leads 63-0 and is playing their 4th string. Sam, Alex, and Matt leave the stadium.
On the hill overlooking the stadium, Pete has seen the entire game. He's glad the team is winning, even though everyone hates him for what they believe he did. He decides to watch until Beverly Hills scores their final touchdown with 2 seconds left, making the score 70-0. He gets up from his grassy perch and turns to go to his car, when he is confronted by Sam, Alex, and Matt!
"Enjoying the game?" asks Sam in a friendly tone, as she smiles at Pete.
"Well....yes. The team really played well!" stammers Pete.
"Your leaving for the victory dance, right?" asks Matt.
"Well, no ... who'd want to go with me?" asks Pete.
"I would!" says Alex.
"You WOULD?!?!" says Pete in astonishment.
"Yes, Pete! I'll go with you," says Alex. She adds quietly , "That is, if you'll take me!"
"It might get rough, Alex!" protests Pete.
"I don't think so. Come on!" says Matt with a smile.
"OK, Alex! You're on! I'll take you!" says a very happy Pete.
As the foursome enters the gym, all the lights are out. As soon as they hit the doorway, all the lights come on!
Clover says, "There he is! The guy who taught Valley High not to cheat!!!" and she gives Pete a hug. Quickly Pete is surrounded by happy Beverly Hills High students. They are congratulating him, and patting him on the back, as he moves toward Sam, Alex, and Clover's table. The band starts playing, and Pete says to Alex, "Care to dance?"
"Totally!" says Alex. And they do. Pete dances with a few other girls at the dance also, but mostly with Alex. He is happy, as he finally feels he has some friends. He has been accepted.
As Pete dances with Alex, Sam says to Clover at the table, "Clover? I swear I'll NEVER treat anyone like I treated Pete! He really is a nice guy outside of school too!"
"I agree, Sam! I guess we have to look deeper than skin deep to judge a person!"
Alex also vows in her mind to never treat anyone like she treated Pete, either. She is really enjoying his company tonight! He's a good dancer and he is fun to be with! What was she looking at before, she wonders. Well, it doesn't matter now! She hopes she'll see more of Pete.
After the dance, Pete drives Alex home.
"Thanks, Alex for a great evening! I really enjoyed it!" says Pete as he walks her to the front door, the two holding hands.
"So did I, Pete! I hope we can go out again!", says Alex, unsure how Pete will react.
"Alex, if you're willing, I'll gladly take you out again! I really like you, Alex!"
Alex blushes. "I like you too, Pete! Please call me again." With that, Alex gives Pete a quick hug.
Pete is pleasantly surprised, as he watches Alex go in to her home through the front door. She gives him a pleasant smile as she closes the door. Pete is happy! He feels like he has a true friend. Finally!
On Monday, Pete is his old helpful self.
"Pete, I'm having problems with this Social Studies chapter, could you give me a hand?" asks Clover tentatively.
"OK, Clover, let's review it together and I'll see if I can help," says Pete.
"Great! Then we can go for a latte at the Mall after school!"
"That would be fun, Clover!"
Tuesday there is another mini-chess tournament. Again Matt and Sam are chosen as captains, and Sam chooses Pete. Pete comes through, winning all of his matches, helping Sam's team win. After school, Sam and Pete tour the Picato exhibit at the Modern Art Museum.
Wednesday, Alex is having History problems, but she doesn't even have to ask Pete for help. He can see she is struggling, and he volunteers to help her.
"Can I help you, Alex?" Pete asks.
Alex says, "It's sure nice of you to ask, Pete! Yes, I could use some help."
"Anytime, Alex," says Pete, "that's what friends are for."
"Maybe after school we can go roller skating at the Rollerdrome."
"Well, Alex, I have never skated before, but if you'll teach me, I'll be happy to go!" says Pete.
"That's a deal! Then I can help YOU for a change!" says a happy Alex.