Tori's alarm clock rings, and she presses snooze. She lies in bed listening to music.
Tori gets up.
Tori (thinking): Being a superhero is dirty work. I need a shower.
Tori takes the shower supplies on top of the drawer next to her closet.
Tori (thinking): Okay, Tori, let's hit the showers now!
Tori leaves her room.
Hallway
Victoria stands in the doorway of her room talking to Courtney.
Victoria: Courtney, seriously, do not forget I need those papers before tonight. Like, now. Thanks, cherie.
Courtney: Yeah, of course, Victoria. I'll get the tests and papers to you this afternoon. I am so on it. Consider it done.
Courtney walks off and Victoria closes her door.
Alyssa is hit in the head with toilet paper thrown by a student in the bathroom.
Alyssa: Ow!
Tori rewinds, then warns Alyssa.
Tori: Alyssa, can you stand over there?
Alyssa: Uh, okay, Tori. If that makes you happy...
TP is thrown but misses Alyssa.
Alyssa: Wow, now that was close. Thank you, Tori.
Tori enters the shower room. Kate is seen facing a mirror, brushing her teeth.
Tori approaches a vacant shower stall. Kate notices and turns around to face her.
Kate: Hey Tori!
Tori: Hey, Kate. How are you doing?
Kate: I'm here. Thanks again for standing up for me yesterday. I needed that.
Tori: Anytime. That guy has issues.
Kate: Doesn't everybody here?
Kate: By the way, Tori, do you still have my copy of "The October Country"?
Tori: Oh. Yes, of course. It's great so far. I didn't realize Bradbury was such a poet.
Kate: Can you please bring it back to my room this morning? I just need to take some notes for class.
Tori: Absolutely. I'll bring it by later.
Tori begins to take a shower.
Victoria and Taylor enter and approach Kate.
Victoria: What's up, Kate?
Kate: School.
Taylor: That's it?
Victoria: That video of you clubbing didn't look like homework...
Kate: Victoria, that wasn't me...
Taylor: Oh, my God. Right.
Victoria: Don't be shy. I think it's awesome you set a tongue record on video...
Taylor laughs.
Kate: You're going to be sorry someday.
Kate leaves.
Victoria: Oh, boohoo, I'm sorry you're a viral slut. I'm sure she had fun.
Taylor: Looks like it.
Victoria: I know Ryder hooked her up. And you know he has the good shit.
Taylor: Preach it, sista.
Victoria: Let's leave the link to Kate's video so everybody gets a chance to see her in action...
Taylor: You are such an evil bitch. I love it!
Victoria pulls out a tube of lipstick and writes the link to the video of Kate on the mirror.
Taylor laughs, then she and Victoria leave.
Tori (thinking): Even if I can stop one person from watching it, it's worth it.
Tori erases the link written on the mirror.
Tori (thinking): I better get dressed, then go give back Kate's book.
Tori gets dressed at her closet.
Tori (thinking): Maybe I'll just put on a shirt and jeans. Hey, Einstein had the same exact suit for every day of the week. And he couldn't even rewind time.
Tori searches the clutter on the end table next to the couch. She lifts up a piece of paper and finds the book, but accidentally spills a cup of soda all over it.
Tori (thinking): Of course you just spilled soda on Kate's book. Better fix this fast. Kate needs the book and I don't want to add to her list of problems.
Tori rewinds, then moves the cup.
Tori (thinking): Begone, foul soft drink!
Tori takes the book.
Tori (thinking): Aha, you sneaky book, you're mine! Now I can finally take this back to Kate before I'm late. As if I have to worry about being late anymore... I do have all the time in the world now.
Tori leaves her room.
Tori knocks on Kate's door.
Tori: Kate? You in there?
Kate (from inside her room): Yes, I'm here. Come in, Tori...
Tori: Uh, hey, Kate, I brought your book...
Kate: Tori, why did you step in between David and me yesterday?
Tori: I hate bullies. David Madsen should know better.
Kate: I was hoping he would. But it's nice to see that you care about me...
Tori: Kate, I actually do care. So, what's the story with you and David?
Kate: Well... He's a total paranoid ass! He thinks I'm part of the Vortex Club. Yeah, right.
Tori: Why does he think that?
Kate: Because he saw the video.
Kate: Do you know how humiliating this is for me?
Tori: I know this sucks, Kate, but...tell me about the video and maybe I can help.
Kate: Basically, I went to one Vortex Club party and ended up making out with a bunch of people...and I have no memory of it...
Tori: Doesn't sound like you. I can't see you partying with Victoria...
Kate: I didn't.
Tori: You have to tell me more than that. What happened at the party? Did you drink?
Kate: I swear to God I had one sip of red wine. And then I drank water.
Tori: Not enough to get wasted, is it? Kate: I don't get wasted. Ever.
Kate: I take a sip at church and I don't end up on a viral video, okay?
Tori: Did somebody drug you?
Kate: I remember...I remember getting sick and dizzy...
Tori: Go on...
Kate: Then Ryder Daniels said he would take me to the hospital...
Tori: Did you go?
Kate: Definitely not. I'm not sure where I went...
Tori: What do you remember about that?
Kate: All I recall is driving for a long time...then I woke up in a room...I thought it was a hospital because it was so white and bright...
Tori: Go on, I'm listening.
Kate: Somebody was talking to me in a soft voice...I thought it was a doctor...until I heard Ryder and felt a sharp sting in my neck...and...and...
Tori: And?
Kate: That's all I remember! I don't know what happened... I woke up outside my dorm room the next day. I didn't have any marks or bruises, but I felt gross.
Tori: So, who took the video of you at the party?
Kate: I have no idea. Probably Victoria. She was there being her mean self.
Tori: Jesus, Kate, I'm sorry. This is serious shit.
Kate: How do I get a viral video taken down? I know it's already spreading-what if my church sees that? I need to know what to do...
Tori: Kate, we'll figure it out. I'll check back later, okay?
Kate: Thanks, Tori... You can put my book here, near my bag.
Tori places the book next to Kate's bag.
Kate: So, Tori, can I ask you a question? And please be honest.
Tori: Absolutely, Kate. Anything.
Kate: I need to find out if Ryder Daniels helped me...or hurt me after that party. Should I go to the police?
Tori: If you do that, they won't believe you. You're on video grabbing at all those guys and they'll use that against you. Bad.
Kate: But I know I was drugged-
Tori: That's what you have to prove. Not them. I'm just telling you how the cops and school will look at this. The video doesn't exactly back you up...
Kate: You make me feel so hopeless-
Tori: No, no, Kate. I just don't want you to get hurt anymore...
Kate: That seems impossible at this point. So that's your answer?
Tori: I think we should wait. There are other things going on that might help you.
Kate: But not right now. So I can walk down the halls with people calling me a viral slut. Thanks, Tori.
Tori (thinking): Good job, Dr. Tori. She didn't like what I had to say, but we need more proof of what happened.
Tori saw a postcard on Kate's desk near the door, it was from Kate's father.
"And the light shines in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
— John 1:5"
Katie, you'll always be my brightest light against the dark.
hugs n' love
Pop
Tori: (thinking) Kate has a doting father.
Tori leaves Kate's room.
Tori leaves the Girls' Dormitories.
Tori saw Warren in front of the Dormitories
Warren: What up, Tori? How are you?
Tori: Warren, what are you doing here?
Warren: Oh, nothing-waiting. For a call? I mean, I already took the call... Anyway, I wanted to rap about that action yesterday.
Tori: By the way, thank you for stepping in. You were pretty badass, Warren. I owe you.
Warren: Oh, yes, you do. I got knocked on my ass by that dick. I'm some personal superhero.
Tori: You're a real "Everyday Hero." You stood up to a bully and it was awesome.
Warren: Even though you left me with said bully and ran off with that girl... She's pretty punk rock, how do you know her?
Tori: An old friend. Jade West? We haven't seen each other in a while.
Warren: I bet you were glad to see her blast up in that truck like a rock star. Which begs the question-why is Ryder Daniels getting psycho on you?
Tori: He's dangerous. I don't want you to get involved. You got me there, but lay low, Ryder Daniels will get his karma soon.
Tori leaves the Dormitories. She walks across the Main Campus and notices David Madsen and Ryder Daniels arguing.
Tori (thinking): David talking to Ryder cannot be a good thing. This has something to do with Kate...or Emma...
Tori takes a seat on the school bus and begins to listen to music with her earphones. She stares out the window as the streets of Arcadia Bay fly past.
The bus stops in front of the Two Whales Diner and Tori gets off.
Tori: (thinking) Talk about going back in time...the diner looks exactly the same. Jade will be here soon.
Tori enters the diner.
Tori sits down at the booth. Joyce walks over, holding a pot of coffee.
Joyce: And there she is-a a lovely young woman. How are you doing, Tori?
Joyce pours coffee into the mug in front of Tori.
Tori: Hi, Joyce, it's nice to see you again. You look the same.
Joyce: Like I'm still a waitress at Two Whales after all these years?
Tori: No, like you still look pretty.
Joyce: Nice save, kid. You're still smart.
Joyce: But not that smart... Now you get busted for smoking pot. I heard the whole sordid story from David. I'm sorry this was how you had to meet him. He's a good man...no matter what Jade says.
Tori: Yeah, I'm sure. I don't even smoke...like, ever. It was almost an accident. Very stupid. I'm sorry.
Joyce: It surprised me fierce.
Joyce: I was hoping you could be a good influence in her life now...
Tori: I will be. Promise. I know things were hard for you and Jade. I feel bad I didn't call. Now my folks are in Seattle and I'm all alone at Blackwell. It's my karma.
Joyce: You did the right thing. You moved forward with your life. I did, after William passed on. Jade...Jade chose to stay angry... Anyway, I hope we see more of you. Jade needs an old friend again.
Tori: Joyce, I am so sorry about William. I have great memories of him.
Joyce: I'm glad, Tori. That was his gift to us...wonderful memories. Even if Jade doesn't understand yet.
Tori: Jade understands, she just needs...time. I know that sucks for you.
Joyce: Oh, she hit all the phases...expulsion, running away, drugs, bad boys, tattoos, piercings, blue hair... Now she's gotta rebel against her stepfather.
Tori: I see why... I mean-
Joyce: Do you? He's not as much of a hardass as you think. But you did tell him you had a joint, right? You took that responsibility?
Tori: I did. And I am sorry. I don't want Jade in any more trouble... Or me.
Joyce: Nobody's in trouble over a doobie, Tori. And I admire that you took the heat for Jade... Like a great friend.
Joyce: But Jade does push David and it's not fair. He paid his dues in a war. He does care about her, along with all the students at Blackwell.
Tori: That's no excuse to hit a girl. He's an adult.
Joyce: I don't like it either, Tori. David swore it would never happen again. He's true to his word. I just want us to be a family soon. I guess...I guess it's all about time...
Tori: I think you're right, Joyce.
Joyce: So. Now let's get down to the nitty-gritty. What do you want to eat?
Tori: I was dreaming about your bacon omelette...
Joyce: Now finish your coffee.
Joyce: One bacon omelette for the young lady. Stat!
Diner Employee: Bacon at 12 o'clock high!
Tori: I love the delish anticipation of breakfast...
Truck Driver: Can I get some beer and bacon before I die?
Joyce: This is a diner, not a bar.
Truck Driver: No beer?
Joyce: Looks like you had plenty. Stick with the bacon.
Tori looks out the window.
Tori (thinking): The lighthouse looks so mysterious... I wish I could stay in this moment forever... I guess I actually can now. But then it wouldn't be a moment...
Tori drinks some of her coffee.
Tori (thinking): This is like fourth-dimensional deja vu... I keep going back in time...
Joyce: Incoming! I can hear your stomach rumbling from here, Tori. Here. You'll love this.
Joyce put the plate of food in front of Tori.
Tori: I'm drooling like a baby.
Tori begins to eat.
Jade enters the diner.
Joyce: Speak of the devil...
Jade: Mom and Tori, together again!
Joyce: And Jade, looking for a free meal. You've put your whole damn college fund on your tab.
Tori: I'm treating Jade for breakfast.
Joyce: Are you atoning for yesterday?
Jade: Oh, God, Mom, please do not give Tori any shit for that. She apologized.
Joyce: I know she did. Tori is a good girl-woman. She's eighteen now.
Jade: Too old to get lectures from you or Sergeant Pepper...
Joyce: Call him David if you don't want to be lectured. You only get one damn slice of bacon today.
Joyce returns to the kitchen to bring Jade's breakfast.
Tori: You guys are still the same...
Jade: Another reason to blow this town. What is this shit on the jukebox?
Jade approaches the jukebox and changes the tune.
Jade: Now that that's out of the way...
Jade jumps onto the seat across from Tori.
Jade: Let's talk about your superpower...
Tori: I don't have any explanation... And I can't explain why I saw that crazy fucking tornado...
Jade: Come on, that's just a daydream. I want proof you can rewind time.
Tori: This is all happening so fast...
Jade: We'll start slow. Right here. Now.
Tori: Mm...I can tell you every single thing you have in your pockets.
Jade: You have x-ray vision, dude? I don't even know what's in my pockets. Let me see...
Jade searches her pockets.
Jade: Okay, Tori, impress me!
Tori: I don't know...
Jade: Do you have some kind of power or not?
Jade pulls out the contents of her pockets and places them on the table.
Jade: That was beyond epic fail. You even made me want to believe you...
Tori looks at the items on the table and then rewinds.
Tori: So, this is me telling you what's inside your pockets.
Tori: Your car keys!
Jade: Duh, way too easy! I need details! Describe my keychain...
Tori: A cute robot panda keychain!
Jade: Not bad.
Tori: I'm pretty sure you have cigarettes on you.
Jade: Yes, you know I'm a smoker. But how many cigarettes?
Tori: Seven cigarettes...
Jade: A superpower that allows you to count cigarettes. Cool!
Tori: A parking ticket.
Jade: You know me well. But...what is the exact time I was busted?
Tori: 10:34 a.m.
Jade: Booyah! Tori can tell time!
Jade: Even a broken clock is right twice a day. Whatever the hell that means.
Jade pulls out the items in her pockets and places them on the table, shocked to find that Tori correctly guessed each of them.
Jade: Whoa! I literally just got chills all over my neck. You have powers.
Joyce approaches the table carrying a bacon omelette.
Joyce: Take that crap off the table, Jade.
Jade: Ugh, Okay, Mom.
Jade puts the items back in her pockets and Joyce places the food in front of Jade, who begins to eat.
Joyce: How's the food, Tori?
Tori: Better than I remembered.
Joyce: Very good save.
Joyce returns to the kitchen.
Jade: Man, I'm hungry like the wolf.
Tori: Clearly.
Jade: I am freaking out about what just happened. You have to show me more, something way cooler so I will believe you without any doubt...
Tori: I will predict the future.
Jade: No way!
Tori (thinking): Now, pay attention to everything that happens in the next few moments, so you can dazzle Jade with your mad power...
Joyce walks past Jade and Tori's table, waving to them. As she continues walking, the truck driver accidentally drops his mug.
Truck Driver: Oops!
Joyce: Did you break another cup? Really? No refill for you!
Cop listens to alert on his radio.
Cop: Shoot, now I gotta take this call and leave my breakfast... Hey, where is my partner?
The cop's partner drives past the diner in the police car with the sirens blaring.
Justin and Trevor begin to argue.
Trevor: You're a dick!
Justin: Don't slap me, bitch!
Joyce: Take your fight club outside!
Trevor: He started it!
Joyce: I'm finishing it!
A cockroach crawls on the jukebox and a distorted jangle of tunes begins playing.
Trucker: That's the best song I've heard yet!
Truck Driver: This is surely the hell better than that other garbage!
Joyce: I think our jukebox is headed for Davy Jones's locker...
Jade: So, what are you waiting for?
Tori (thinking): Now I should rewind and tell Jade everything that just happened.
Tori rewinds and talks to Jade.
Tori: I'm going to predict four events that will happen in the next thirty seconds or so...
Tori: The trucker drops his mug and Joyce rips him a new one. The cop gets an emergency alert on his radio and his partner in the car leaves without him. Justin and Trevor are fighting and Joyce breaks it up. The jukebox goes crazy as a cockroach crawls on it.
Joyce walks past Jade and Tori's table, waving to them. As she continues walking, the truck driver accidentally drops his mug.
Truck Driver: Oops!
Joyce: Did you break another cup? Really? No refill for you!
Jade: Oh, way to go, Mom!
Cop listens to alert on his radio.
Cop: Shoot, now I gotta take this call and leave my breakfast... Hey, where is my partner?
The cop's partner drives past the diner in the police car with the sirens blaring.
Jade: You called it. Bet he's off to go bust some skaters.
Justin and Trevor begin to argue.
Trevor: You're a dick!
Justin: Don't slap me, bitch!
Joyce: Take your fight club outside!
Trevor: He started it!
Joyce: I'm finishing it!
Jade: Trevor and Justin must be in love.
A cockroach crawls on the jukebox and a distorted jangle of tunes begins playing.
Jade: You predicted a cockroach on the jukebox?
Jade: I pledge allegiance to Tori and the power for which she stands...
Tori: This isn't a toy, Jade. I do have to be careful how I use it-
Jade: Screw that! Of course, it's a toy! The best toy ever! You can bang anyone with no strings attached, rewind time, and boom, it's like it never happened!
Tori: Grow up.
Jade: Maybe you made a move on me and I would never know!
Tori: Yes, that's what I did.
Jade: You can rewind time, Tori. That's fucking insane. We have to play!
Tori: I don't have time.
Jade: You did not just say that.
Tori's nose begins to bleed.
Jade: Uh... Check out your nose. Too much blow? Hey, are you okay?
Tori: Too much excitement. See what happens when we hook up again?
Jade: Then...let's go to one of my secret lairs and fully test your power. You need a sidekick to guide you.
Tori: Okay, Girl Wonder... Show me the way to Jade's Cave.
Tori and Jade get up from the table.
Tori (thinking): Jade finally believes me...and I wonder what kind of crazy shit she has in mind now.
Tori talks to Jade.
Jade: Okay, Supergirl, let's go to my secret place!
Tori's phone rings.
Jade: Don't even answer. We have places to go and people to do... Come on, before Mom starts some more shit. Let's bail!
Tori: It's Kate Marsh, from Blackwell...
Jade: Big whoop. You don't call me once in five years and now you're all over some bitch you see every day at school? I see how you roll. So go ahead, chat up Kate Marsh from Blackwell. I've got other people to hang out with too.
Tori answers the phone call.
Tori: Hey, Kate, what's up?
Jade: Please, don't let your best friend get in the way.
Tori: You okay?
Joyce approaches Jade and the two begin arguing.
Tori: I promise, Kate. I won't forget. I swear. Just do your homework and don't stress...
Joyce returns to the kitchen.
Tori: I really don't think we should go into this right now... I'll call you later, okay?
Tori hangs up.
Jade: Thanks, Tori. If you'd rather chill with Kate, please, go ahead.
Tori: You are ridiculous. I'm chiling with you, okay?
Jade: For now. Let's rock.
Jade leaves the diner and waits outside for Tori.
Tori (thinking): Sucks that Jade and Joyce got into an argument... I could rewind and not answer Kate. It's not like I won't see her in class later.
Tori and Jade leave the diner and get in Jade's car as a dog owner watches them from a distance.