Twisted

Jo: He's acting really strange lately...

So quiet. Weird.

Well, maybe he's just having some family issues.

His mom is such a she-beast.

Or maybe he's just going through puberty.

Ew, Lacey! I don't think that's it.

My turn, and make sure it's extra high.

Higher.

I'm trying, Lacey.

Well, you're not trying hard enough.

I'm gonna...

Whoa. Watch it, numb-nuts.

Danny? Are... you okay?

Why were you inside for so long?

I had to.

There was no other choice.

Tess: Jo! Breakfast is ready!

Woman: Desai's return to Green Grove High

has been met with controversy.

He was released yesterday from the juvenile detention facility

that has held him for the past five years...

Since he strangled his aunt, author Tara Desai,

while she babysat for him and two friends.

The school board's decision just last week

to re-admit Desai as a sophomore

- has sparked a firestorm... - Can we turn that off now, please?

- amongst parents, students, and faculty... - Mom.

This is my new reality. I might as well get used to it.

I just think you'll feel less tense if you try not to focus on it.

I'll feel less tense once I see that lunatic freak

and tell him I hate his guts.

Jo, your dad and I have been talking, and...

Well...

Uh, we think you should start seeing Dr. Shin again.

Hell no. That guy smells like cat food.

Which is why we can afford him.

This is a lot to handle.

- Mom, I'm fine. - Fine?

You're about to go yell at a confessed, unrepentant murderer.

Kyle, let's not be dramatic. He was a scared kid.

Should he really be condemned for the rest of his life?

I never said that. I just want our daughter to be safe.

And that's not what I want?

Maybe you two should go see Dr. Shin.

Eat your eggs.

But for Lacey Porter, moving on hasn't been easy.

Lacey: That moment I first saw her, just lying there...

It's etched in my brain.

I don't like thinking about that day.

And if it were my choice,

i wouldn't let that socio anywhere near my school.

Woman: Lacey has not been the only...

Maybe it's time you reach out to her again.

This is something only the two of you have in common.

Lacey and I have nothing in common.

It was just five months ago that Desai's father,

prominent real-estate developer Vikram Desai,

fell off a company yacht while intoxicated.

His body was never recovered.

Widowed Karen Desai returned home yesterday with her son.

I have no comment right now. Thank you.

Karen never changes. Always ready for her close-up.

Woman: An appeal of the school board's decision

was launched just last week by local parents.

But thanks to a strong counter-fight by Karen Desai,

it was quickly overturned,

paving the way for Desai's return today.

Twisted 01x01 Pilot Original Air Date March 19, 2013

[ The Lower 48's "The End" plays ]

I just can't believe he came back here.

I just wanted to get through the next few years

and just get the hell out of here,

and now it's like... Suddenly I'm 11 again.

Call me if you need me.

I can be back here in five minutes.

Rico: Hey, Jo!

Hey, ready for today? It's gonna be a tough one.

Yeah, I'm well aware, Rico. Trust me.

Yeah, I prepped all night.

My mom had to make me like three espresso shots.

Okay, what are we talking about?

Our pre-calculus quiz.

What are you talking about?

Danny Desai?

The murderer? Jump rope?

Dead aunt? Town scandal?

Yeah, I'm not... I'm not familiar.

Why did you think all of these reporters were here?

Doesn't, like... Doesn't the debate team

have their showdown today with Dayton prep?

Come on.

Ooh, look, Lace.

Your "socio" line is trending on Twitter.

Good. Maybe he'll get the hint and stay away from me.

He better, or I'll make sure he runs weeping

back to his padded cell if he tries to mess with our girl.

Thanks, but probably better not to poke the psycho.

- Just saying. - Whatever, he doesn't scare me.

I spent a summer in theater camp. Those girls will mess you up.

Yeah, and I've been super-vicious

since I went off gluten.

We got your back, Lace.

Regina: - Hi, Arch. - Hi, girls.

I saw you on the news.

You are sexy when you're traumatized.

Aww, thanks, Arch. I'm glad my scarred psyche turns you on.

Don't stress, babe.

50 bucks says the freak transfers once he realizes

everyone hates him.

I still can't believe they let him back in.

- "Fully reformed" my ass. - It's a cute ass.

Okay, I got to run.

Mr. Kane is a lateness Nazi, but...

See you at lunch.

Bye.

Her hair makes me sad.

At least it draws the eye away from those farmer's boots.

I can't believe

you used to be such good friends with her, Lace.

What did you two even talk about?

Yeah, like I even remember.

Yo, Sarita.

Come over here.

Hey.

How you holding up?

Uh, okay, I guess.

- You? - Okay.

I mean, my mom's pissing me off.

Danny coming back is the perfect excuse

for her to bulldoze her way into my life, you know?

Yeah.

Have you started having those dreams again?

No, not really.

I have.

He's always squeezing that yellow jump rope

like it's a part of him or something. Red.

It... it was a red jump rope.

I think.

Look, I... I know you probably don't even care,

and it's not really your scene,

but me and my friends are having a party tonight.

On a school night. You crazy kids.

Yeah, well, Regina's parents are out of town,

so we thought we'd throw a little

"Michael Myers goes to our school now,

let's blow off some steam" sort of shindig.

I mean, pretty much everyone's coming.

So if you want to go, you can.

I don't care.

- Don't do me any favors. - That's not what I meant.

Look, it's not like I lie around wishing I could hang with you

and your lame, superficial friends, anyway.

Fine. Then don't come.

Boy: - Look, there's Danny. Girl: - Where?

Is that him?

Girl: Oh, my God, Danny Desai.

Paging Dr. Lecter.

Your spawn is loose on aisle four.

I'd let him loose on my aisle.

Boo.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I was... I was just joking.

Um... how are you guys?

Mr. Desai. Come with me, please.

Well, academically, I think you'll be fine

I see you passed

all your entrance exams with flying colors.

I am extremely proud of him.

Well, I've had plenty of time to prepare...

five years of nonstop study hall.

Well, that's certainly true.

Socially, however, it won't be easy.

Even my faculty is a little skittish.

Principal Tang, my Danny's a very social boy.

Once everyone gets used to having him back,

things will return back to normal.

Right, sweetheart?

Yes, mother.

You'll be running the PTA again by spring.

That's not what I meant.

I just think that Green Grove is worth the struggle.

This is our home.

Yes. It is. So many happy memories here.

Let's talk about this later, honey.

Well, Danny, as I always like to say,

the things that test us during adolescence

turn us into the adults we were always meant to be.

That's very wise, principal.

Yeah.

And, hey, it doesn't hurt having such a beautiful,

supportive mother guiding you.

- Am I right? - Mark, stop it.

Hey.

Um, I'm sorry I had to run off before.

I have to get to class.