Cristela

Look, let's get our story straight

before anybody gets here.

Let's just tell the truth.

The truth?

You are such an amateur.

Cristela, what happened?

They called me to come down to the school right away.

Uh, someone got kicked out of the soccer game

for screaming at the ref.

Isabella! How could you?

It wasn't me.

I said "someone."

Now, that makes more sense.

They don't let them keep score.

A-and I kept shouting it.

If you don't keep score, it's just girls jogging.

Sorry to keep you waiting,

but it makes me feel powerful.

You don't have to make people wait, Mr. Lathrop.

Your uniform makes you look powerful.

Listen, rules are rules, and the enforcement of them

is the basis of a civilized society.

Well, most civilized societies don't let men your age

wear shorts and knee socks.

Thank you for coming down, Mrs. Gonzalez.

I want you to know that someone else

will have to bring Isabella to the next game.

By what authority?

Uh-oh.

Well, if you didn't have that, no one would listen to you. Hmm.

You know what? We're out of here.

Let's go. Come on.

A-and, uh, by the way,

why does a soccer ref have his own office, anyway?

Ha!

I'm also in charge of the gifted and talented program.

The one Izzy's trying to get into.

On the other hand,

I love what you've done with the office.

Daniela's right.

You are really rockin' those shorts.

Is there a Mrs. Whistle?

why do you have my egg timer?

You don't know how to make eggs.

Yeah, I do.

You know, it's not really the challenge

you make it out to be.

I'm using it to time Izzy on her practice test

for the gifted and talented program.

Gifted and talented? Please.

All kids belong

in the "sit down and be quiet" program.

Hey, real quick...

a-squared plus b-squared equals?

C-squared. Aha! Yes!

I thought it was some fancy program,

but apparently, they're working on the alphabet.

Hey, you ready to crush it on another practice test? Hm?

No.

We learned about World War II today,

and I'm wondering if any of this matters.

Izzy, I didn't practice enough, and I didn't get in.

I mean, no pressure, but it ruined my life.

Maybe she needs a break, Cris.

Yeah. You don't want her to be too smart,

or she might end up like this one.

And what is that supposed to mean?

Men don't like women who are too smart.

But men have always liked me.

I know.

You're just right.

You know, Izzy, if you get into this program,

you won't have to blaze your trail, like I did.

You know, you can get into the right schools

and meet the right people.

Will she complain less than you? 'Cause then I'm for it.

Ladies, your tires have been rotated.

Ooh! Thank you, sweetie.

Speaking of rotating tires, I think it's time

For Izzy to do another practice test!

What... what does that have to do with tires?

N-nothing.

I just thought we needed to rotate the subject

back to this whiz kid, huh?

Don't bother, Izzy.

That program is only for crazy-smart people.

Henry, your sister is crazy-smart.

I took the test last year,

and I got blown out of the water.

Well, you're smart in other ways, Henry.

Like...

Felix?

Setting the parking brake before we changed the tires?

That was all Henry. Ha!

Ohh! Brilliant.

Izzy, how about another practice test?

Nah. I think I'm ready.

Where'd that attitude come from?

I wouldn't worry about it, Cris.

If she doesn't pass, all that means

is she doesn't have to hang out with a bunch of nerds.

He knows he's still a nerd, right?

I don't know why Izzy doesn't want to practice.

I loved my gifted and talented program.

Did you think it made your life easier?

Of course.

It instilled in me a sense that I was gifted and talented.

I've noticed you haven't been able to shake off that feeling.

So, I was just thinking... a-and this isn't placing blame,

but what you don't want to do

is pressure someone who isn't up to the curriculum

into an advanced program.

That's the kind of mistake

an ungifted parent or guardian might make.

I'm not pressuring her.

Well, how important did you make it sound?

The words..."ruined my life" may have come up.

This is gonna be one of those days.

Ugh.

Where you have to overcome the stigma

of being a rich blonde in America?

No.

That's easier than you think.

No, I just... I just got in a little Fender bender.

Oh, my gosh. Are... are you okay?

Yeah. But the other car just came out of nowhere.

I mean, actually, it was parked,

but it seemed like it just shot out

right in front of me, you know?

Late again, Maddie?

Hey, daddy, if I got in a car accident,

wouldn't the best news of all be that I didn't get hurt?

Oh, boy.

But, you know, I didn't run from my responsibility.

I left your number on the windshield.

Oh, no, no. No. Not this time.

You've got to learn some personal responsibility.

Okay. So put it on your personal card?

No.

You're paying for this one.

Fine!

Wait. How?

There's an opening in the mail room.

Oh, wow. What happened, sir?

I fired somebody for being too nosy.

Any more questions?

Okay, fine. I will do an awesome job.

And I'll start right now.

The... the mail room's the other way.

I knew that.

I was just, you know, checking this out.

Izzy, come on! The results will be online!

She probably got the highest score in the class.

Please let her get the highest score in the class.

She will. Like mother, like daughter.

So smart.

Let it go, Daniela.

Why are you so jumpy?

I'm not.

I'm just worried that I-I-I put

a little too much pressure on Izzy.

No, you didn't, Cris.

You put way too much pressure on her.

Ah, there she is!

And there he is, right behind her.

Good for you, Henry!

Don't be nervous.

I'm not. Whatever happens, I'm gonna be okay.

That's a great attitude.

Not really.

This must be a mistake.

Izzy, you didn't pass.

It was really hard.

Cris, I thought you prepared her.

Maybe I should have studied with her.

Really?

Izzy, I am so sorry.

It's okay.

No, it's not. I blew it for you.

I-I told you how very, very crucial this was,

and now your whole life is gonna be a struggle.

Even when I apologize, I'm adding pressure.

It's not your fault, Cris.

Y-yes, it is!

No, it's not! I failed it on purpose!

What?

I heard mom and dad talking, and they said

it would make Henry feel bad if I passed when he didn't,

so I didn't.

Would you believe me if I said

that's what I did last year so Izzy wouldn't feel bad?

So, wait.

Izzy failed because of something you said,

not something I said.

That makes more sense.

I didn't know she heard us.

I feel terrible.

What did you say?

Just that if she passes,

we were worried that Henry would feel bad.