As Spencer's walking through the walkway, she can hear whispering. She makes herself thinner by pressing her back against the wall. She scoots along until the whispering is louder.

It's her mother's voice.

Paula: (muffled sounding to Spencer) I know, I'm surprised. Yeah, he just -- left. God knows where he went. No, I don't think so. The whole situation is messed up. (pauses) Alright. I'm going to go. See you tomorrow. Bye.

She hangs up the phone and lets out a big sigh. Spencer waits a minute. Then, trying to look oblivious, walks into the kitchen to where her mother is.

Spencer: (rolls her eyes) Why'd I have to come home so soon?
Paula: Because, I think you're not spending enough time at home.
Spencer: And how do you figure that?
Paula: Well, for one: you're never home and you're always out with that Ashley girl.
Spencer: Did you ever think that it's really boring here at home? Maybe you're just scared because I actually have a life.
Paula: No, what you have is a 'high-school' life. That doesn't make it your absolute life.
Spencer: Yes it does!
Paula: No, it doesn't, Spencer!
Spencer: Oh and you would know all about having a life. Your life is making dad's a living hell.
Paula: Shut your mouth, Spencer!
Spencer: No, I won't! If dad won't stick up for himself, somebody has to.
Paula: Oh, so now you're choosing sides?
Spencer: No! See -- you're putting words into my mouth. I just think that it's pretty crappy of you to put down what dad does.
Paula: If we're going to continue being a family, he needs to put in his two cents. Literally!
Spencer: Why do you have to be such a bitc --

Spencer was stopped in mid-sentence by Glen walking through the kitchen walkway.

Glen: (surprised expression on his face) Whoa! What's going on here?
Paula: Nothing, Glen.
Glen: Yeah, right.
Spencer: Shut up, Glen. I'm leaving!
Paula: And where are you going?
Spencer: What do you care?

With that said, Spencer walks out the door and takes off into the night with Ashley's house as her destination.

+ASHLEY'S HOUSE+

(DOORBELL RINGS)

Ashley opens her door.

Ashley: Hey -- Lexi, right?
Lexi: That's what they call me.
Ashley: (laughs) I'm Ashley.
Lexi: I know. Spencer told me all about you.
Ashley: She did?
Lexi: Yeah.
Ashley: That's cool. Well, come in.
Lexi: Thanks.

Lexi walked through the doorway and raised her eyebrows.

Lexi: Wow, great crib! Everything looks so... expensive.
Ashley: That's because most of it is. In all appreciation to my father.
Lexi: You're lucky.
Ashley: Why?
Lexi: Because you have a dad.
Ashley: Oh. What happened to yours?
Lexi: Got tired and left.
Ashley: That sucks. I guess Spencer's the only one around here with an actual family.
Lexi: Really? I haven't met them yet.
Ashley: Yeah. Her dad's pretty cool, but her mom -- she's another story.
Lexi: How so?
Ashley: She pretty much hates me.
Lexi: Why would she hate you?
Ashley: Because I'm ga --

Lexi's eyebrows rose and she seemed to take some precise concern in Ashley stopping in mid-sentence.

Lexi: Because you're what?
Ashley: Umm, because I'm -- think, think
Lexi: Gay?
Ashley: (looks her straight in the eyes) Umm -- yeah. I hope that's not a problem.
Lexi: No way! I have gay friends back in Oklahoma.
Ashley: Really? Boys or girls?
Lexi: Mostly girls. It's funner with girls, mainly because -- I'm a girl!
Ashley: Are you... gay?
Lexi: I don't think I am. But, you never know. I'm a pretty spontaneous girl.
Ashley: Hey, that's the way I started out.
Lexi: Interesting. (moves closer to Ashley) Can you -- reenact it out for me? (gets even closer to her) Sort of... guide me through it?
Ashley: (looks at Lexi's luscious lips) Umm, what are you doing?
Lexi: Come on, Ashley. I figured you for the kind of girl to show me a good time.
Ashley: (thinks about Spencer's face) I use to be that kind of girl. And, I probably would have taken you up on that offer. But -- I'm... with Spencer.
Lexi: (steps back) Seriously? Why?
Ashley: Because she's special to me.
Lexi: In my eyes, I'm hotter than her. Have you guys even kissed yet?
Ashley: Excuse me? I'm not sharing that with you for two reasons. Reason #1: I just met you and Reason #2: that's none of your business.
Lexi: (steps back with her hands in the air) Okay. Sorry! Didn't know it was that big of a deal!
Ashley: Well, it's just a private subject.
Lexi: Okay, jeez... won't bring that up again! (turns around and then turns back to Ashley) Can I see the rest of your place?
Ashley: (sighs) Sure.