In a familiar interrogation room sit two individuals handcuffed to the table. The first is the General, who taps his fingers on the metal surface impatiently and annoyed. The second is his partner, a younger soldier who is much more still and white, obviously nervous to be back on the other side of the table where they once led interrogations themselves.
The door opens and Commander Lucas enters, a man in about his thirties who looks much older due to his peppered hair. He takes a seat across from the two, putting his boots on the metal table in a show of arrogance. He straightens his leather jacket with a badge clipped to it before dropping a folder on the table.
"So my informants have been telling me you two went rogue and are responsible for her disappearance." He slides a picture out of the folder of the smiling dig leader. His voice drips of his overconfidence. "I'll admit it was tough to tack you two down after the incident at the airport, but here you are."
The General shrugs, refusing to be impressed. "Whoever has control of that book potentially has a power capable of controlling a lot. You can't blame us for trying."
"Don't forget we're the ones who hired you in the first place to help us with this," Lucas reminds him.
"And don't you forget we fitted the bill!" he argues back, starting to become fed up at the attitude. "That and it was one of your guys who defacted and snuck onto the dig site to run off with the book."
This causes Lucas to drop his smile, sliding his feet off and sitting upright- serious. "Well, the truth of the matter is we can't quite ask him where he's hid it, can we?!" He pinches bridge of his nose, frustrated. "We've been preparing for this event for decades. Now I'm going to ask nicely THIS time- do you have any leads we don't."
"You mean you can't find it?" the Soldier asks in disbelief. "You're the ones who made the thing and you have no way of tracking it?"
Lucas gives him a steady glare. "Let me remind you- the book is magic. It has a mind of its own. It's not going to let us find it unless it wants us to. Apparently, wherever it is it's happy."
"Do you think it was activated?" the Soldier inquires.
Lucas nods sadly. "Absolutely. If not of purpose then accidently by now. It has been a year. Anyway, I can see you have nothing for me. But I'm willing to let you back out into the world to keep searching on the condition you report to us any findings."
The General laughs. "And why would I do that?"
Lucas leans forward, smug once again. "Because you have no other option. That I will make perfectly clear. We need to find this book, gentlemen. Whoever Stevens betrayed us for, they aren't ready for the power it holds. So what do you say?" He holds out two badges with their faces and a company name on them. "Do you want to be members of DIZ and help us track down the most dangerous person on the planet?"
XXX
The door to the upperclassman dorm swings opens and a figure sprints in. It is of course Lori Fitzgerald, her usual sneakers squeaking on the freshly cleaned tiles. Her sandy brown, curly bob is freshly cut to prepare for a new school year and more freckles on her face from some time in the sun. Her light blue eyes look around wildly as her parents enter behind her carrying box upon box.
Her dad shifts uncomfortable under the weight of the boxes. "Alright, where-"
"One minute!" Lori shouts after receiving a new message on her phone. She sprints around into a room just off the entrance to find the lounge, this one much bigger and with newer furniture. Her face breaks out into a larger smile as two figures rise to greet her. The first is Michael Harms, decked out in his work uniform that matches his dark green eyes and neat blonde hair pretty well. The second is Charlie Prescott, the young fourteen year old with longer dark brown hair and matching chocolate eyes.
The moment she recognizes them she sprints over and initiates a group hug, laughing. "Oh, I missed the two of you so much!" she exclaims before they pull apart, all with dorky smiles on their faces. "Skype's fine and dandy, but it just wasn't going to cut it for much longer."
Michael laughs. "The feeling's mutual, Lores." Charlie nods in agreement.
Her mother and father observe from outside the room, the former nudging the latter. "Are those the two I can blame the electric bill on?" she asks.
"Yep. At least she wasn't talking to herself all summer," he acknowledges, still struggling under the boxes.
Her mother takes in the scene before smiling. "She looks… happy."
Her dad nods in agreement. "It's good to see."
Lori crosses her arms, putting on her leader voice. "So I'm thinking of calling a Companion meeting tonight, see where we stand. The book just sat on my shelf silent as the grave. I'm wondering what'll happen now that it's back here. Maybe the flight here broke it and now it'll leave me alone. One can hope," she ponders to herself.
"Companion meeting sound great!" Charlie exclaims, clearly excited. "That means Ben though," he acknowledges. Lori sighs, mood dropping.
"I know. He gave me the space I wanted. I can't avoid him forever," she parrots as if she's said it to herself many time before. "I'm-I'm just not sure where we stand now. But I guess we'll find out tonight." She looks over her shoulder. "I should get going before my parents' backs give out." She hugs each again.
"Are you nervous about your new roommate?" Charlie asks.
Lori merely smirks. "Not at all," she quips before heading back.
XXX
So follow me down
(Lori stands with the book)
Where to?
Outta this town
(Charlie examines his map)
With you
Girl, you're movin way
(Hannah is typing away at her computer)
Too slow
So follow me down
(Michael grabs the first aid kit from a cabinet)
Which way?
Down, down, down
(Ben looks at his phone and sighs, adjusting his tie)
I'll show you around
Okay
There's a place we gotta go
(The Disney Encyclopedia begins to glow. Lori sighs)
Follow me, follow me
(Lori, Hannah, Ben, Michael, and Charlie are running through the preserve, freezing once on each of their faces)
Fa la la la la
Follow me, follow me
Fa la la la la
(Lori comes to a halt and the others crash into her, sending them all to the ground)
Lori Disney? (Not Likely!)
Episode One/Season 3 Premiere: Time Has a Way of Changing Things
XXX
Lori gives one last hug to her parents before waving them out the door. "I love you too!" She then closes the door and takes in her new dorm. It is a lot more open but with essentially the same lay-out except for the tiny hallway now being a living room with a couch and coffee table. She enters the bedroom and begins setting everything up- her roommate having already done so on the other side. Once she's done she hops up on her bed and lies on her back, relaxed with the familiar book in her arms.
Suddenly, she hears the main door thrown open. "Lori Fitzgerald!" a familiar voice bellows, obviously angry.
Lori sits up, smiling. "That's my cue." She hops down and come face-to-face with Hannah Frost as she stomps into the room. In many ways she looks the same- light green eyes, long blonde hair with a head band, and a skirt as per usual. But she also looks different- more tired and sad with a black sweatshirt.
Lori waves as she receives the deepest of glares, taking her in. "Hey roomie! You look… different. You realize its August-long sleeves are not necessary." Hannah grabs a hand mirror from the dresser next to her, forcing Lori to duck when she throws it. "What… no hug this year? But this time I might accept one," she whines.
"I have spent the last two hours at Student Development trying to fix this… this mess!" Hannah shouts, pointing accusingly at her.
Lori looks baffled. "Oh, you mean us somehow ending up as roommates again? How'd that go?"
"Well, apparently something shut down the entire program last night!"
Lori puts her hand to her head in a mock faint. "That's awful! Well, looks like we're stuck together. I even arranged the room the way we both like it." She ducks again as Hannah throws a hairbrush at her- completely unfazed. "I missed you too," she laughs cheerfully.
Hannah is quite unamused. "I can't believe you! There's only one way you could have pulled it off! You stole one of my programs! And now my friends are upstairs with some exchange students while I'm stuck here with you!"
"To be honest, I debated all summer," Lori admits. "But then you didn't return a single one of my calls. I spent all summer trying to talk to you!"
Hannah crosses her arms, defensive and withdrawn. "I was busy… with Kenny and other things. That didn't mean you had to take measures to baby-sit me."
Lori moves closer, serious. "I'm glad I did though. You look sad."
Hannah looks at her before suddenly stepping back, though obviously much calmer. "Well, let's get this over with. The second this semester is over I'm moving upstairs." She receives a text. "That's Kenny."
"Speaking of, this is a Kenny free zone. He's not allowed in here," Lori warns in a bantering tone still.
"I can't believe I forgot how snarky you are," Hannah groans.
"I feel like towards the end of last year I lost my edge, but I've had a whole summer to recuperate."
"I hate you so much." There is a sputtering sound from atop Lori's bed. Hannah instantly realizes what it is and puts her hands to her forehead. "Oh you've got to be kidding me."
Even Lori looks less than pleased as she grabs it after the typical flash. "Great. Not ten minutes and you already ruined my hopes of keeping it quiet all semester. Well, I guess now is as good a time as any to inspect our new lounge. Let's gather the troops!" She heads out the door, pulling out her phone.
"This is what you get for mentally admitting you'd miss her," Hannah mutters to herself. "It won't be that bad though- just a semester."
XXX
Hannah and Lori enter the lounge to find Michael and Charlie waiting. Lori stands before them as Hannah takes a seat between the two reluctantly. She blatantly ignores Michael but gives Charlie a small wave that he instantly reciprocates.
Lori examines the group before clearing her throat and tapping the book. "Alright, so my hope is we can get this matter solved before-"She drops off as Ben Prescott enters the lounge and heads to the remaining chair. His light brown eyes are locked on Lori and he adjusts his tie nervously before running a hand through his jet black hair. Everyone takes an awkward beat before Lori continues. "Before we start classes tomorrow." Charlie raises his hand. "Yes?"
"Can I please be with you for split-ups?" he asks.
Lori frowns. "Actually, I was hoping you would be willing to go with Hannah- since she's angry with all the rest of us."
"So true," Hannah agrees. Charlie gives a nod, though obviously a little disappointed.
"Which means…?" Lori again staggers off as she points to Michael and Ben. She takes a beat. "Ben can join…" She looks at Charlie and shakes her head. "Or maybe he can…" She looks at him before changing her mind and moving on to Michael. "The Doctor will go with me and Ben…" She looks at the two boys. "Or that could be awkward so… um…"
"I'll go with you," Ben decides with finality.
"And I'll go with them," Michael offers. He can see Lori's already on edge. "It'll be fine. Don't stress out already." She chuckles, but it is clear she is still full of anxiety.
"Well, let's start looking at the usual spots," she says finally as everyone rises. "We'll take the library and the cafeteria. You folks take the gym and the art center." The trio nods and the groups head out the door before splitting off down two separate paths. Ben and Lori walk along in a tense awkward silence.
He finally speaks up. "I did what you wanted." She looks at him to see he's staring at her. "It was hard, especially for someone who wants to keep clients and do business for the rest of his life. But I stayed away from you like the plague. So honestly I don't get why you're not talking to me," he admits. "I don't get why it's all still weird."
Lori shrugs. "Maybe I'm still angry and hurt."
"Then I don't know what else you want. I've done everything you asked for. I served my sentence and apologized. I'll even apologize again. I'm sorry, Lori. I'm sorry for what I did to you and it won't happen again." She looks down and he starts to grow more frustrated. "The only thing that's holding you back now is you. Let me know when you're ready to grow up and move on," he adds harshly, before dialing back. "Either that or something else is bothering you in which case I can't help you unless you talk to me." She says nothing and he sighs. "Fine then."
The walk along again in awkward silence before she speaks up. "How's Charlie?"
"He hasn't officially forgiven me, but the poor kid can't hold a grudge for very long." This gets Lori to smile. "He put up a good fight for a few weeks though. Somehow with him that's sobering enough though."
She nods in agreement. "I know what you mean." And then the moment has clearly passed and the two once again return to silence, eyes locked on the ground in front of them.
XXX
Another awkward silence prevails as Hannah, Charlie, and Michael hike across the parking lot towards the gym. Charlie gives Michael a nudge and he looks at the focused Hannah, clearing his throat and working up his courage.
"So… how've you been Hannah?" he almost squeaks. She ignores him and keeps walking. He looks at Charlie, but he nods for him to keep going. "We all were just talking a week ago about none of had heard from you. Spend any time with Kenny? How's that going?" She stops suddenly. He gets more confident. "You know the new season of Doctor Who starts soon and-"She just turns around and starts walking away from them. "Hannah!" he calls desperately. "Wait! I'm just trying-"
Charlie puts a hand on his shoulder. "Let me handle this. I'm the cute one. You go check out the gym, but be careful." Michael nods and he runs to catch up with Hannah. "Do you want to talk about it?"
She takes a deep breath, trying to hold her emotions in. "Go away, Charlie," she says a politely as she can manage.
He doesn't take the hint or doesn't acknowledge it. "It's just we've really missed you," he says sadly. "I missed you messing with things on your computer and helping me with Disney stuff and… being my friend." She stops. "I know that everybody's saying a lot of things to you and about you, but that's mine. I miss my friend and I really want her back."
She sighs before turning to face his expectant face. "We don't always get what we want Charlie. Here's a new flash for you- Happily ever after doesn't exist!" This takes him completely off guard and he becomes confused. She pokes her finger to his chest, becoming angrier. "It may seem like we live in some fantasy world, but we never will! Real life won't let that happen! So you just shut up or goddamn it I will stop being your friend! Is that what you want?!" He shakes his head, scared at her behavior. She moves in closer. "I said it that what you want?!" she yells in his face.
"No…" he whispers.
"Then stop trying to make me feel guilty about choices I've made!" she continues. "Life is hard enough without-"
"I wasn't- "he interrupts, only for her to finally lose it and harshly shove him to the ground. The moment it's happened all of her anger dissolves into a look of pure horror. She stares at her hands in shock, trembling. He starts crying, but instantly reels it in and stands up. He reaches out to her, but she takes a huge step back.
"I'm so sorry," she mutters, almost in shock. "I'm so sorry. I didn't-"
"It's fine," he assures her, instantly forgiving. "I'm okay. It's okay. I was pushing and-"
She shakes her head. "No. That was me. Oh my God." She takes off at run, him naturally trying to follow her. She holds her hand out. "Just stay away from me! Please!" she begs, sprinting faster than he can follow.
"Hannah!" he shouts after her, but she's gone. He examines his scraped arm for a moment and frowns before heading back towards the gym.
XXX
Lori opens her door later that evening to find Michael holding the young Todd and Copper under each arm. He hands them off to her. "There you are guys," he tells them. "This is the lady I was telling you about."
"Hi there!" Todd offers as she sets them down. "I'm Todd and this is my best friend Copper."
"It's nice to meet the two of you," she offers kindly.
"And guess what?" Todd asks. "We're going to be best friends forever." Copper nods and Lori does her best to give a smile. "But we really need to get back home before dinner."
"You two go ahead and have some fun while we figure out how to send you back," Lori offers. They scamper off and the two watch them before she looks at him. "How'd you end up alone?"
"Oh, Charlie helped me find them. But he wanted to head up and get some sleep. He said to give you a hug for him." She smiles. "And Hannah took off pretty quick." This causes her to sigh. "What's on your mind, Lores?" he asks, always aware of her moods.
"I'm just… I'm not sure about all this again."
He looks lost, but clearly wants to help her. "Can you explain that a little for me?"
She struggles for a bit with phrasing it. "It's just… my cousin started college too last year. And we had this big family dinner where she was telling all these stories about studying and activities. Her parents gloated about how she had a job. And I just felt everyone daring me to say something- to top her. But I just kept my mouth shut, because really what do I have to say?"
"Lores, you do so much it's unbelievable," Michael assures her.
"But no one can know that," she reminds him. "And then I realized something that hadn't really hit me all year. Doctor, our lives aren't normal." He laughs, but she just looks at him and he stops. "I'm serious. This, what we do, it isn't what college is supposed to be like. And I'm not really that sure if I want to go back to it. First chance I get, I want to check if that computer's up and running so we can get the ball rolling on returning that book. I want to get serious about that. I want to try normal this year."
"Alright. I can understand that."
Lori can tell something's bothering him. "What's the matter?"
He shrugs. "It's just… the book's the reason we're friends. And I've kind of gotten used to having them- after being by myself for so long. I don't want to go back to that. I just wonder if…" She puts a comforting hand on his shoulder.
"Doctor, we are still going to be friends. We have practically all the same classes as it is. I'm not going to just abandon you. I promise. Charlie would never let that happen." He smiles at her, at ease. "How's your mom?" she inquires.
"She's… alright. I just worry about her whenever I leave." Lori nods in understanding and goes to say something when Hannah pushes past the two of them and into the bedroom. Michael observes the moment confused before his eyes widen comedically. "Wait… you didn't!"
She gives him a playful shove. "Oh, it was for her own good and you know it!" The bedroom door slams. "She just doesn't yet."
He gives her a salute. "I will leave you to that. I will see you in the morning for Organic Chem." He heads down the hallway.
"Oh boy!" she shouts after him in mock excitement before closing the door. She enters the bedroom to find Hannah on the floor playing with Todd and Copper- almost like her old self. She takes in the scene for a moment before speaking up. "Good. You've bonded. They can have your bed tonight."
Hannah actually smiles at her. "Excuse me? It's your book." The two laugh. "I'll also make sure we leave the door unlocked- he might have some trouble spending his first night somewhere new."
"Yeah, I wonder how that's going upstairs." Lori ponders.
XXX
Michael shoots up out of bed the next morning to the ear-piercing sound of grinding. He looks at his clock and groans to see it's only five in the morning. He locates the sound as the coffee makes Ben has set up on his dresser. "Prescott!" he groans, flopping back onto his pillow.
"Sorry. I have it set up automatically. I sleep right through it," Ben admits. "My old roommate did too."
"Well, as you can see I'm not a heavy of a sleeper." He yawns. "Charlie, you up?"
"Charlie went stomping off around eleven after tossing and turning for hours. I imagine he went downstairs. How'd you miss that?"
"You're going to be missing that coffee maker in a minute if you don't shut that thing off!" He buries his head under his pillow. Ben rises and goes over to shut it off.
"I never knew you were so violent, Harms. I'm learning new things about you and I'm not sure if I like what I see." Michael just groans from under his pillow. "So I guess we're not a morning person."
"Not at five a.m. Wake me up when it's seven and then we'll talk." Ben smiles as he climbs back into his bed and looks over to laugh as he sees Michael is already out again.
XXX
That afternoon, Rachel Ellie enters the library with a notebook under her arm. She heads up the stairs, brushing her thick dark hair over her shoulder. She enters one of the private study rooms and finds Charlie sitting there and waiting for her.
Her almost black eyes narrow instantly. "I should've known it would be you. You can tell your best friend-"
"She doesn't know what I'm doing," Charlie assures her. "This is all me. It looks like you've been pretty busy this summer," he notes as she clutches the notebook to her chest.
"Well, who needs the fancy hacking tools of your blonde friend when you have connection in the entertainment world," she quips harshly. He looks at her and she softens just a tad. "My dad does visual effects. I live in Hollywood," she explains. "I'm capable of getting some information about some of Walt's outside the company dealings."
"I figured that's how you would spend your summer. Hence why I called this meeting. I'd like a trade." He places his notebook on the table. "Lori needs all the information she can get, especially now that one of her missions is to send the book back."
Rachel shakes her head. "I'm not interested. Because I can guarantee I have more than you do."
He nods, having expected this. "That's why I wanted to add a second layer to our agreement. As I understand it you have to take Physics this year. I can provide the references that I am an excellent tutor. I'll do it free of charge on the condition from you that you leave Lori alone. No sneaking off after her, no trying to out her secret, none of that."
She regards his proposition before pointing something out. "You realize both of your conditions are for Lori, right?"
"She's my best friend. If I don't look out for her who will?" Something about this seems to catch Rachel's attention. "She needs to be of the stress I feel you want to provide her. So what do you say?"
"Everyone is at risk with her running around," Rachel defends.
"Everyone might be even more at risk if she's gone and something big comes," he counters. "Her track record isn't too bad so far." Rachel contemplates for a moment, playing with her purple scarf before looking at Charlie. "Please." She finally takes the seat next to him.
"She doesn't deserve you, you know."
"See, I see it the other way around interestingly enough." He opens his notebook and she does the same, looking at him as if trying to solve a puzzle. "Alright, so have you ever come across the name DIZ?"
XXX
Hannah enters the dorm room after a long day of classes and breathes a sigh of relief at the first day being done. She tugs on the sleeves of her long-sleeves shirt absently before she receives a text and is instantly more on edge when she sees it's Kenny. She heads into the bedroom where Lori is playing hide-and-seek with Todd and Copper.
"How was the first day back?" Lori asks kindly as she pulls Todd out from under her desk and tickles him.
"Uneventful I suppose," Hannah shrugs. She sets her backpack down and pauses. "Did Charlie mention anything about yesterday to you?"
"No. Why did something happen?"
"Of course he didn't," Hannah whispers to herself. She takes a minute before turning to face her roommate. "I meant to text you over this summer, but time just got away from me," she says suddenly.
Lori is taken off guard, but nods in understanding. "It's alright. I shouldn't have pushed so hard. I get the feeling things have been tough for you recently, and the last thing I want to do it add to that." She rises and the two stand facing one another, completely different from what they once were a year prior. "I was just… so scared of who I might have gotten," Lori admits. "I suppose it was more out of me being selfish than wanting to help you."
Hannah shakes her head. "You're not selfish. Honestly, I'm glad you did it," she admits. "Those people… they weren't my friends. I'm still figuring some things out, but I think I know what friends are. Friends to me are people you are around because you want to be more like them. Things are happening and I'm scared so I need to be around someone brave and strong. So I'm okay with living with you for another year. I just knew I could never wipe that smug grin off your face if I admitted it." Lori closes the distance and the two hug for a brief moment. "I missed you."
"I missed you too." She pats her arm only for Hannah to wince without her noticing. "So we're okay?"
"As okay as you and I are ever going to be," Hannah shrugs. "Best friends we certainly are not," she admits, though it's clear she's becoming okay with this.
"Yeah, Charlie wouldn't take too kindly to that."
Hannah smiles and picks up Copper to give him a cuddle. "But that's how it's supposed to be. It's like a cross between friends and sisters I think you put it before. You're admittedly not what I wanted a year ago, but I've changed I suppose. And so have you."
"You can blame the book. I always do." Hannah gets a text and sets Copper down.
"I have to go meet Kenny." She heads for the door. "I think you might have enough to send them back. I just wish they didn't have to grow up," she admits sadly.
Lori picks up her unspoken worry about the two of them and tries to comfort her. "It happens to all of us eventually." Hannah leaves and Lori opens the book to a glowing poem.
"Can you come home with us for dinner?" Copper asks her. She pats his head with a sad smile.
"I'm sorry, but I can't today. Maybe some other time. You two stick together alright. Enjoy all the time you have. You never know how things and people change." The two nod, though not clearly getting what she's saying. She begins to sing, "Oh I hope… I hope it never ends 'Cause you're the best of friends" The two vanish is a burst of light and she debates for a moment before grabbing her key and heading out the door.
XXX
Ben is sitting in the library alcove reading a textbook when Lori walks up and takes a seat next to him. They sit in silence for a minute before he finally speaks up.
"She's not on the drugs anymore."
"What?"
He looks at her. "Hannah. I saw her walking by to her car. You can tell she's been clean all summer- probably put herself through withdrawal. That probably wasn't any fun."
"I can't even imagine," Lori admits before becoming sad. "She went through that alone."
"She probably felt she had to. She didn't admit it to any of us. Maybe she felt she had something to prove to herself. I understand it." They sit in silence for a moment.
"You told me you'd never lie to me," Lori admits. "Back when you joined, you promised I could always count on you to tell me the truth. And it just… that was shaken for me."
Ben puts an arm around her and for once she doesn't push it away. "I'm sorry. I made one mistake. I'm still the guy who's going to be honest with you."
"I know that now. Yesterday, when you called me out, I realized we're really still the same as we've always been. I forgive you," she says finally, a smile of relief on her face as a weight is lifted.
He responds in kind. "Where do we go from here then?"
"I don't know if I'm ready for a date quite yet honestly. So how about we're friends and just see how it progresses from there?"
He thinks for a moment before nodding. "I think I can agree that's the best path."
She gives him a genuine smile before rising. "I'm glad." She pats him on the back. "I'll see you later then. Have a great night."
"You too." She leaves and he can't hide his satisfied smile as he returns to his book. "I know exactly how it's going to progress though. Now I just have to wait for Giselle."
XXX
` Hannah climbs into her car on the driver's side as the sun starts to set. She leans back against the seat eyes closed and breathing deeply in terror. She is instantly one edge as Kenny climbs into the passenger side. They sit in silence, her not daring to breathe.
"You said you were done with Lori," he says finally and unusually slow for him. She cringes but faces him, brave.
"She messed with some programs over the summer. There was nothing I could do. I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry," she begs. He finally looks at her, eyes hard and cold.
"Do you know how much I don't like you being around her?"
"It was insensitive of me," she pleads. "It won't happen again. I swear." He suddenly grabs her wrist harshly and pulls her to him, one hand going around her neck and tightening. She sputters, struggling for air. He looks her in the eyes.
"You are mine," he growls menacingly. She nods and he lets go. As she takes in a sputtering breath, he proceeds to strike her across the face sending her reeling. "I hope you've learned your lesson!" He goes to hit her again, but in desperation she kisses him.
"I have," she whispers. "I'm yours." He kisses her passionately and she complies, tears in her eyes.
XXX
Tune in two weeks from now (I will be on vacation in Disney World next week!) where things with Kenny come to a head and have dramatic resolutions that will permanently re-shape Hannah and her relationships with Lori and her Companions.