Once school was over, Spencer had to come directly home. She figured she shouldn't talk to Ashley tonight, because she didn't want to rock the boat; okay, more like crash the boat. She finally went to sleep, with no food in her stomach, at 2:27am.

The next day at school, somehow the word was spread about Spencer and Ashley. As they're walking through the hall together, everyone is just staring at them, like waiting for them to do something.

Ashley: (to Spencer) What? Are they waiting for us to -- (switching to a louder tone so everyone could hear) make-out!
Spencer: (gives an uneasy smile and laughs) Probably. I wonder how they all found out.
Ashley: Well, who else besides your family knows?
Spencer: Just you and my family.
Ashley: Ugh, well there's your problem. You're brother was involved.
Spencer: You don't think he'd tell Madison, do you?
Ashley: I wouldn't expect him not to tell her.
Spencer: Well, there he is. Let's go ask him. (they meet up with Glen) Glen, can we talk to you… in private?
Glen: (gives Ashley a dirty look) Sure, I guess.

They go off in an empty classroom.

Glen: What's up?
Spencer: We wanted to know if you told anyone about... our family's deal.
Glen: No. (looks around the room; avoiding eye contact)
Ashley: Come on. If you did tell someone just tell us who it was.
Glen: Okay, maybe I told Madison --
Spencer: (punches him and tears start welling up in her eyes) Why, Glen? Why? That was our family's situation, not Madison's. (now crying)

Ashley takes her and wraps her arms around her and holds her tight.

Ashley: Spencer, its okay. It'll be fine.
Glen: (to Ashley) None of this wouldn't have ever happened if you weren't so... gross.
Ashley: Gross? What's gross is that you're with Madison.
Glen: Don't bring her into this.
Ashley: (still holding Spencer) Oh please. Madison is just a part of this as you are.
Glen: It's not my fault you turned my sister gay!
Spencer: (screaming while still crying) Stop it, Glen! Quit! This is seriously a time in my life when I absolutely hate you. Just leave!

Glen leaves the room and Spencer has regained her self-control and is now sitting at one of the desks.

Spencer: I can't believe he'd do something like that. But, at least it's not an entirely false rumor.
Ashley: It's not?
Spencer: (looks at her) Well, at least -- I don't know.
Ashley: Well, if you want to, we could.
Spencer: (looks off to one side) I know you want to Ashley, but maybe we should just wait until all this has settled down. Definitely later, though.
Ashley: (laughs) Alright. Just friends with benefits?
Spencer: Sounds good to me. At least, for now.

They hugged again and decided to head back into the furious jungle that is King High.

The rest of the day was all a big blur for Spencer; but for Ashley, it was just another day. She was use to being talked about, but Spencer was a virgin in this area. She became extremely paranoid.

Once school was let out, Spencer did not want to go home, at least not at that time. So, she figured she'd just hang at Ashley's place. She met up with Ashley and asked if she could spend some time with her; at her house. Ashley told her "of course" and they got in the car and drove off to Ashley's house.

Once at Ashley's house, they had no idea what to do. So Spencer suggested that they rent some DVDs and make some popcorn and just hang out.

+MOVIE STORE+

Ashley: So, what are you in the mood for?
Spencer: Hmm. I'm thinking somewhere along the lines of a comedy. Something with... Will Ferrell.
Ashley: Eww, that's way too teeny-bopper for my taste.
Spencer: Okay, well then what do you want to watch?
Ashley: Hmmm, horror?
Spencer: No, I get scared easily.
Ashley: You don't have to worry. I'm not going to let anything happen to you. I promise.

Spencer knew that Ashley was sincere and she took her up on her offer. While they were checking out, Madison and Sherry walk in.

Madison: Well, well, well. Look what we have here, Sherry. It's their date night. (switching to a baby-voice) How sweet.
Ashley: (steps between Spencer and Madison) You know what? You've caused enough damage today, you don't want to cause anymore.
Madison: Or what? Are you going to kiss me?
Ashley: I wouldn't put my lips on your skanky mouth. No telling where and what it's been on.

At the end of Ashley's sentence, Madison pushes Ashley back and she bumps into the candy rack sending chocolate candy everywhere. The manager comes out from behind the counter to try and stop the two girls. Spencer decides that enough is enough. She quickly places herself between Madison and Ashley and stops her from punching Madison's lights out. The fight ends and Madison has a bloody lip and Ashley's knuckle is busted.

Spencer: Quit! Ash, let's go. Neither of them is worth our time.
Ashley: (grabs the sack of movies and popcorn) Yeah, you're right. (gets in Madison's face but is still talking to Spencer) She's not worth anyone's time.

Ashley walks out the door and Spencer follows. As they're walking to the car, Spencer turns around and sees the look on Madison's face. Once in the car, Spencer tries to calm her friend down.

Spencer: Man, you should've seen the look on her face. She looked so... sad.
Ashley: Good. That was the reaction I was looking for.
Spencer: Why do you two hate each other so much? I mean like, what started it?

The expression on Ashley's face told Spencer that this was a soft subject for her.

Spencer: You don't have to answer if you don't want to.
Ashley: No, I'll tell you. (puts a seriously look on her face)