Blood & Water (2020) s01e06 Episode Script
Trippin'
1
Everyone, Puleng.
- Puleng, everyone.
- Can't believe she's here.
Why did she even come?
Never mind her. Just smile.
Something's going on.
I promise you. I didn't know.
It's true. It's all me.
I made a last-minute phone call
to invite family friends over.
I didn't think you'd mind.
Come. Let me introduce you.
- Puleng, lovely to see you again.
- Likewise.
Ah, yes.
You're friends with Fikile.
Thank you.
Hey, Dad.
When Matla told me that
KB has a new girlfriend,
I didn't realize it was you.
KB is like a son to me.
I know.
I saw the pictures the
last time I was here.
Oh, you can take it.
I know you kids of today
are incapable of keeping
away from your phones.
Yeah.
You're just mad 'cause we can use
the apps on our phones, Dad. Come on.
Um
Please excuse me.
Instagram? I've got an account.
Dude, you need to call me.
I found something on KB's dad,
and I think he might be the key to
finding out the truth about Phume.
Is everything okay in there?
Here you are.
Is everything okay, sweetheart?
You look like you're about to drop.
Um, I'm just a little hungry.
Oh, we can fix that.
Come along.
Please, please, dig in.
It's lovely. Compliments
to the chef for me.
Hey, absolutely.
Puleng, are you okay?
Are you sure?
Ever since you got
back from the bathroom
you've been checking your phone.
Leave her alone.
Puleng's fine. She just
needs to get used to us.
See how harmless we are.
- Harmless?
- Yeah.
Ever seen a jaguar on the hunt?
Apocalypto.
In other news,
we heard about the
commotion at Parkhurst.
Something about a student
and teacher affair.
It's a media fest.
The school's reputation is
gonna be ruined by this.
I wonder who the student is.
Puleng, you must be very impressive
to already be part of
the student magazine.
You were looking for baby
pictures of Fikile the other day
for the school magazine, didn't you say?
Ladies and gentlemen,
this is the kid to watch.
She was even schooling me
on music.
So kid to watch, tell us,
why did you transfer to Parkhurst?
Okay, can you adults chill
with the over-enthusiasm?
Sweetheart, we're just curious.
It seems like your girlfriend has
been doing a lot of digging.
Oh, the campaign interview
you did on Fikile.
That was priceless.
Ladies and gentlemen,
may I please introduce you
to Christiane Amanpour
our South African scene
and leading lady.
Hey, what's going on here?
Sweetheart, what's going on?
Nothing.
Puleng, what do your parents do?
Her Dad's Julius Khumalo.
He's been accused of
trafficking his own daughter.
Stop it, Fiks.
- That why you transferred to Parkhurst?
- Fiks?
Oh, sorry, and there was fighting
at your old school, right?
I would think more than anyone,
you would know not to
trust what's in the media.
- Puleng, just let it
- My dad is innocent.
Oh, yes, and he'll soon be in the clear.
At the trial.
I'm sorry?
The Khumalo kidnapping
trial starts in a few days.
Damn it. It hasn't been
released in the media yet.
I just assumed that you'd know.
I heard it discussed in my office.
May I please be excused?
Puleng? Puleng? Puleng?
Puleng?
Fuck this shit.
Welcome to the Parkhurst
High Short Film Festival.
The next movie will commence shortly.
Wade?
- Hey.
- Hey.
Didn't think this was your scene.
Your mom has me doing film reviews
seeing that Wendy's been pulled off.
She roped me into taking free photos.
- Ah.
- There's a theme here.
Free labor?
Child labor.
Wendy's going to freak out
when she hears that I'm
doing the film reviews.
It's her thing every year.
Ladies and gentlemen,
the first movie's about to start.
Let's make our way to the
Founders Hall, please.
Um, aren't you coming?
I'm meeting Puleng in a bit.
Oh.
- Yeah.
- Okay.
Wait.
Um
Maybe popcorn first?
I thought I was only supposed
to pick you up at ten.
It's okay. It's alright.
What's wrong with sis Puleng, Mom?
She's weird these days.
She's
just being a teenager, my child.
What's wrong, Puleng?
Did that boy do something?
Your trial's in a few days.
I thought we said no more lies, Baba.
Or were you planning to go
without saying anything?
I was going to tell you, Makhu.
I am so sorry.
I didn't want you to panic until
I knew how things panned out.
I wanna go to your trial.
Why not?
It's a trial, sweetheart.
The things you're going to hear
about me
Would it be true?
Some.
Some of it will be
lies wrapped in truth.
I'm just glad you're back, Papa.
I'm scared.
Took it from Matla's stash.
Your folks won't be happy
when they smell weed on you.
I'm already a disappointment.
What's one more?
Did you know Chad's wife was pregnant?
Did you know he was married?
Don't do that. Don't judge me.
And what was that with you
dishing out Puleng's business?
Puleng left me out to dry at school.
She's not as sweet as
she pretends to be, KB.
Just delete the group.
Maybe I deserve it all.
Yeah, whatever. Just delete it.
You know, I just don't know
what's going on with me anymore.
Lately, I just feel so
stupid and confused.
Yeah, tell me about it.
I just let Puleng leave like that.
I mean, she didn't exactly
wait for you to stop her.
Why do you like her so much?
Why do you like Chad?
You know
I've been good at
everything my whole life.
And everybody's always told
me what I was supposed to do.
But lately, I'm questioning everything.
Like, do I even really like swimming?
But with Chad
Chad is steady.
Was steady.
And ready to carry me.
That's why I loved him.
Is that why we never worked out?
'Cause I'm not steady like
that dick who couldn't choose
between a pregnant wife and a teenager?
Fuck, it doesn't even matter anymore.
Puleng's great, you know?
She has me thinking about
my life a little more seriously.
But just when I think she likes me,
she pulls away.
Maybe I'm Maybe I'm pulling away.
KB
I'm really sorry.
I didn't want anyone to get hurt.
Bhelekazi, it's time to
go home, sweetheart.
What exactly do they have on your dad?
My parents won't tell me anything.
They won't even let
me go to the hearing.
You can go if you want to.
Do you mean just pitch up?
What's stopping you?
That's more you than me.
This is nice.
You know, us talking like this.
Yeah.
Things are so crazy at
Parkhurst right now.
After you told Chris my real surname
Chris and Fikile made a horrible video
- of me and Dad.
- He did what?
Maybe it's my fault.
I should've just been
honest from the start.
No! You have every right not to tell
anyone what you don't want to.
I swear, if I set my eyes on Chris, nè?
Look, friend, it's going to be okay.
You'd like to think
you're some wallflower,
but ever since we were kids,
you always stood your ground
with teachers and kids.
You got shit done.
So, maybe you're reluctant to
find out more about your dad
because you're scared
of what you'll find.
Zama?
Why do you have a hockey stick?
Girl, have you seen the people
my mom brings to this house?
Isn't it crass to be
dealing everywhere you go?
I'd happily pay for your booze,
but you'd quickly drink me out
of my very large pockets.
I've been drinking you out.
We share a tab.
And bitch better have that money.
Heard from Fiks?
Really messed things
up with Zama and Mark.
Can't you all just get
along and get it on?
Uh, I was joking.
I'll see you later.
Let's talk.
I swear, that's not what I had
in mind when I asked to talk.
Broadcasting across the Cape.
Western Cape, this is
Darren, Sherlin, and Sibs
on KFM mornings!
My goodness me. Have you seen the story
that is rocking the foundations
of the city today?
What is this guy doing?
swimming coach with a pupil.
And I mean, this only
took place yesterday,
already it's everywhere.
But he said he was really
just trying to teach her
breaststroke.
- Do you know who this girl is?
- No.
It's not you, is it?
What? No.
Because if it is, I'd be
disappointed, of course,
but we'll figure it out, okay? Together.
Look, I know that I
haven't spoken to you
about sex in a while, and
things between your father and I
Ew, Mom.
Why would you think this girl is me?
Because people make mistakes.
And you have been acting very strange
ever since you started at Parkhurst.
All these secret phone conversations,
staying out late at night.
- Where were you last night?
- At Zama's.
I needed to talk to someone
about Dad's trial.
Why are you not speaking to me?
I thought you'd be happier, Puleng,
especially now with Ubaba moving back.
Instead, you are more distant.
Even Siya can see it.
That's not fair.
When was the last time you
played a game with him?
What were you doing in the
garage the other night?
- Ma, are you stalking me?
- What is going on?
Letting go of Phume is very hard.
Okay, but I am trying.
For you and Siya.
I'm sorry, Ma.
Me too.
It's just that we are going
to have to band together.
As a family.
So, are you having sex?
No.
With this KB boy?
- Ma, please.
- I'm just saying.
- Sixteen's too young.
- Yes, Mom, thank you.
- I need to talk to you.
- How'd dinner go?
That voice note you sent me
Yeah, I was doing some random
searching on social media.
- Random?
- Yeah.
Okay.
Saw a post from KB's dad.
Dug deep and then I saw
that his firm repped
an adoption agency
which was apparently part
of a trafficking syndicate.
But he was so nice.
I can't believe this.
Look, Mr. Molapo's at
the center of everything.
As the adoption agency's lawyer,
he could've covered up
the illegal adoption.
Listen, Wade
I'm just tired of hurting
people around me
because of these investigations.
Besides, I was just doing
this to help my family.
I wanna move on now.
So I'm done.
But are you not seeing this?
Mr. Molapo defended Point of
Grace, which means Fikile
It doesn't mean that she's my sister.
Nor does it mean that
she's not truly a Bhele.
All this proves is that KB's dad
is just really good at his job.
Whatever, Puleng.
Your father still needs your help.
You can just say you're not
helping because of KB.
I should have stood up
for you last night.
I'm so sorry, Puleng.
We should lock ourselves away.
Give us a real chance.
We could run off to a forest
and disappear forever.
I'd just need to take
my studio equipment.
My skateboard.
My herb.
While Parkhurst has now been forced
to deal with the viral videos
concerning your daughter
and Mr. Morgan publicly
it has also come to our attention
that a vicious chat
group has been set up
to humiliate Fikile.
Have you seen the trash
that these kids are saying?
We're on it.
But we also have to acknowledge
that Fikile is not
innocent in all of this.
He's a grown man
who took advantage
of a 17-year-old child
who happens to be my daughter.
We're all on the same side here.
Then you will agree that
the coach must be fired.
- Absolutely.
- Mr. Bhele, it's already done.
And he must never ever be allowed
to work with any other child.
Fikile is of consenting age, Mr. Bhele.
Mr. Morgan did not break any laws.
Spare me the legalities, please?
He didn't take advantage of me.
Mama, Dada, I'm sorry
to disappoint you all,
but Chad didn't take advantage of me.
Mr. Morgan has been dealt with.
And fortunately, Fikile's identity
has not reached the press.
And it will remain like that.
- I'm sorry, but they're here.
- Nicole
I don't need to remind you
the amount of money my husband
and I donate to this school.
I'm going to make one thing very clear.
I want the culprit
who's responsible for
this group chat found.
Good morning.
I'm Nicole Daniels,
principal of Parkhurst High.
You've probably all seen the video
of the argument that took
place on school grounds.
This altercation occurred
due to a staff member
being accused of having inappropriate
relations with a student.
At Parkhurst, we do not take
such accusations lightly.
Mr. Chad Morgan has been
relieved of his duties
with immediate effect,
and the student,
whose identity will remain
private for her protection,
is undergoing counseling.
Thank you.
Does she respond to your messages?
- Hey.
- Hey.
Where were you last night?
The Short Film Fest.
To do reviews.
I can't wait to read your review.
You know, the films are
usually just trash anyway.
Maybe that's why I enjoyed
writing about them.
Well, I had good company, so
Company?
- Wade.
- Wade?
Tahira, I love you,
but that is a bad idea.
I just think he's nice.
Besides, he's a junior, so
Okay, Tahira.
Hey
why weren't you at the club?
Okay, class, let's begin.
- Hey.
- Hey.
- You ready to go?
- Wade?
You can go go. Gotta go go go.
Wade, where's the meeting?
Sorry for dumping all
that on you last night.
I'm just really sad about Chad.
I was upset too.
Look, I really like Puleng.
I don't wanna ruin what I have
with her 'cause of last night.
What happened last night?
Sorry I was rude to you last
night and about my mom.
Um thanks?
Hey. Um
So, any plans tomorrow after school?
I'm not getting into this with you.
With all due respect, Mrs. Daniels
I thought as the first female
principal of Parkhurst,
you'll take matters of sexual
impropriety more seriously.
Coach Chad loses his job,
and Fikile just gets counseling.
What kind of
How I decide disciplinary
matters is not your concern.
Fikile is the child in this situation.
But so am I, ma'am.
But I lost my magazine. What for?
I'd like to say something.
Zama.
Bitch!
- Bitch?
- How long have you been here?
For like an hour or so.
You look weird. What's up?
She's a teenager.
Yeah, but my parents don't know
I'm going to court though.
I'm coming with you.
We can bounce school
like the good old days.
Yeah?
Yeah.
- Fikile's the side piece?
- Hmm?
I knew no one could be that perfect.
How did the press find out about this?
How is such a simple high school story
making such waves?
It's because it's Parkhurst.
We need to consider moving
her out of that school.
I don't wanna move.
Oh, my heart.
My baby.
Evidently,
your principal has no control
of that school, sweetheart.
Don't even get me started
with that Puleng girl
I knew she was trouble the
minute I laid my eyes on her.
I don't care about Puleng.
I'm not moving.
Fikile!
Fikile Bhele?
Hey, what's wrong with you, young lady?
Nwabisa, please!
Nwabi
No need to be hasty.
The school year is almost over.
If you think this "rich boy
coming all the way to the
other side of the tracks"
act of yours is cute, think again.
What?
I just missed how sexy you are.
Well, you've seen me. Bye.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
Wait.
You're not only using the things
I tell you against my friend,
but you're also screwing men.
His name is Mark.
Oh, wow.
Kisses only fix things in rom-coms.
I like movies.
Shut up, Chris.
Zama, I really like you.
I think we should try dating again.
And Mark?
I like Mark too.
- Wow.
- He's mature, come on, and kind.
I think the three of us
could make some magic.
Polygamy?
How the hell is that gonna work out?
Look
I'm sorry I exposed Puleng, okay?
She's done way worse to my friend.
Puleng has been through a lot.
I mean, she wouldn't
intentionally hurt Fikile.
You know, she's liked the girl
ever since her birthday party.
And I always tease her
and say that she has, like,
a fixation, you know, like Fiks-ation?
It's cool, right?
Whoo! Oh.
Hey. Hey, whoa. I got you.
Just close your eyes. Come here.
Close your eyes.
I've never felt anything
like that before.
I used to do it before
I picked up skating.
I would stand right there,
and it would piss everyone off.
But I just didn't care.
The sound of the wheels, dude
was so soothing.
Yeah, and I just wanted
to show it to you,
especially with how tough your
transition into Parkhurst has been.
By the way, our song is playing
on the radio this weekend.
- What?
- Yeah.
Oh, my!
I'm so proud of you, KB.
I love you, Puleng.
Yo, KB, party tonight.
What the hell are we doing at school?
You're about to find out.
If the alarm goes off,
people are getting busted.
Be still, sister.
We do this all the time.
I mean, we can still
go home if you want.
Uh, no.
YOLO, right?
Yeah!
Yeah.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Wait. Wait, wait.
What?
- Let's catch up with them later.
- What? Are you okay?
So
I realized I was pretty awkward
at the skate park earlier.
- Yeah, sure, it's cool.
- No.
It's
I've been nervous about
what's happening between us.
I've never really had
someone I could rely on.
It's really nice to have someone
that I can really count on.
And kiss on.
No one has ever told me
they loved me like that before.
And I've never said it to anyone.
What if
What if the more we date,
you discover things about me
and you realize you don't
wanna be with me anymore?
I love you, KB.
I need to tell you about
something that happened.
I don't care.
I love you.
Baba.
Thank you.
Baba.
She's back.
Puleng, where have you been?
We've been trying to call you.
Is that alcohol I smell on you?
I was out with friends.
Baba, why are the police here?
Are they here to take you?
No, Makhu, they
Somebody broke into the house.
Thankfully, they didn't steal anything.
Yeah.
They didn't take my Xbox.
How stupid are these thieves?
So who are these friends
that you were out with?
Drinking?
Whoever broke in here
wasn't looking to steal anything.
What could they have been looking for?
- Not sure.
- I am talking to you.
You have a pending criminal hearing?
Perhaps this is linked to it.
Has anyone noticed someone unfamiliar
lurking about the house recently?
Maybe even a car parked outside.
I am talking to you, Puleng. Answer me.
Puleng?
What is wrong with you?
We have been worried sick
about you all evening
because no one could reach you.
What's wrong?
They took my laptop.
And exactly why were the cameras
and alarm turned off last night?
Oh, wow, Wade.
I love that one.
Can I speak to you for a minute?
Okay, I guess I'll be back.
Somebody broke into my house last night.
Did anyone get hurt?
Well, my laptop was taken.
And the DNA test kit,
which I never even used.
Isn't that strange?
Whatcha thinking?
So for the past few days, it's like
it's like someone's
been following me, a car.
A dark SUV with some emblem on it.
It followed me last night to
school. Am I being paranoid?
What were you doing
at school last night?
Wade?
Am I being paranoid?
It's probably nothing, but if you
feel like you're being followed,
you should probably let someone know.
I'm sorry. Um
Describe the emblem again.
Well, it had it had something.
It looked like ripples
or a hook or an anchor.
I don't know.
Do you know the Sotho
word for river or stream?
Sidebar. We need to talk
about Nguni privilege.
Okay, Brenda Jaxa.
In Sesotho, a river or stream
is often referred to as Molapo.
Molapo?
As in KB's dad?
No.
Is this the emblem?
Mr. Molapo defends
Point of Grace agency,
the very adoption agency
involved in trafficking babies
and changing identities.
Mrs. Bhele couldn't have any children.
Then, out of nowhere,
she has one with a wrongly
dated birth certificate
by Brenda Jaxa.
And Mrs. Bhele had a panic attack
in the meeting with my parents.
It's not 100 percent proof, but
Puleng
you know what this means, right?
Puleng?
Fikile is my sister.
Puleng?
Puleng?
Hey, hey, hey. What's going on?
Is this about last night?
No. I just
I need to go home.
Okay, well, let me take you then.
I don't regret anything
about last night.
You're not doing anything!
Make them get out!
What do you want me to do?
I don't know!
I don't know why ♪
You treat me like a criminal ♪
We were just together though ♪
You're the most beautiful
Some wanna get buff like John Cena ♪
We used to be cool ♪
When I used to come through ♪
Are you happy? Are you happy?!
- Ma'am, you need to leave!
- Get off me!
You broke my family.
I'm sorry.
You're You're sorry?
I hope you're done.
I've requested an Uber for you.
Are you sure you want me to leave?
Six months pregnant.
By yourself?
Your Uber's here.
Where are you going?
That is none of your business.
I'm meeting a colleague.
What, do you want me to
pay a cancellation fee?
For fuck sakes. I'm a charity
case to you, aren't I?
Oh, shut up, Chad!
All I've done is love you!
- All I've done is make room for you!
- Room?
What room, when it's
all about Riley's career
that pays for everything?
I will not apologize
for being able to afford a
lifestyle that we both wanted!
What do you want from me?
I was the one who stood by
you through your injury.
I'm the one who helped you
get your life back on track.
Back on track? You never
wanted a high school coach.
Poor Chad fucking Morgan.
Sleeping with every tramping student
that'll open her legs for him,
just because he can't handle
being taken care of
by a grown-ass woman!
I never asked you to
take care of me, Riley!
Do you know what? Just get
the fuck out of my house!
Get out! Get the fuck out of my house!
Leave! Leave!
Just go!
Baba?
What would you do
if you could help out one
person that you love
but it would mean hurting someone
that you really care about?
I guess it depends who it is.
But what's going on, Makhu?
Solving our problems is
not your job, Puleng.
We're the parents.
Come here, my child.
The trial will soon be over.
And I'll be right back here.
You'll see.
I know I promised to save Dad, Siya.
But
is it fair to mess up KB and
Fikile's life in the process?
Do you ever feel like a spectator?
Watching your own life pass you by?
I was four when I nearly drowned.
My mom found me.
And after that, she signed
me up for swimming classes.
But lately, I'm questioning everything.
Like, do I even really like swimming?
What were you doing?
Trying to remember why I like the water.
It's just
It's been a difficult week.
Try a difficult few months.
Ever since your birthday party.
Zama said something the other day.
Apparently, Puleng's had
this fixation on you
before she even moved to Parkhurst.
She even used the word fixation.
You met Puleng at your party, right?
The next thing I know,
she's transferred schools
and interviewing me at Parkhurst.
No, wait.
She was at the inter-house
gala with my bag.
Then suddenly, she changes her
surname, and she cozies up to you.
I say we go to her locker,
see what we find there.
No.
If Puleng has a problem with me,
she'll tell it to my face.
Your Worship,
the defendant, Mr. Julius Khumalo,
is being charged with assisting
in the planning and
performing of a crime
against his own child,
an infant by the name
of Phumelele Khumalo,
in violation of Childcare
Act 74 of 1983.
How do you plead?
Not guilty.
Baby Khumalo was abducted
from the hospital
mere hours after she was born.
The state will prove that
on the 14th of May, 2003,
three months before the birth
and abduction of baby Khumalo,
that the defendant
registered his child
with an adoption agency,
Point of Grace,
an agency that has since
come under investigation
for the participation
in child trafficking.
The state will also prove
that the defendant
engaged with the agency
with the specific intent
to give up his own child.
And that in the three months prior,
told his wife
to get an abortion.
And despite her refusal
Here you go, sir.
Hey, Puleng.
No school today?
Of course.
The trial is today. I'm sorry, my girl.
But do you need a ride home?
My driver can take you.
Won't be necessary, sir. Thanks.
Well, if you insist.
But be careful.
Little girls shouldn't wander
alone in this part of town.
Why are you here, sir?
I'm a defense attorney
keeping tabs on a case of
interest for a client.
Who was that?
KB's dad.
- Oh.
- Zama
I need to tell you the truth
about why I moved to Parkhurst.
I
Fikile?
Can we finally settle this now?
You didn't just come here
'cause you got into trouble
at your old school, did you?
Now, I thought it was cute at first,
your obsession with me
since my birthday party.
I'm not obsessed with you.
You just don't understand the truth.
Then tell me the truth!
All I know is that ever
since we made contact,
you've been sabotaging me.
- My friends, my
- We need to speak when you're calmer.
Okay? You don't understand.
I'm talking to you, Puleng!
Please, stop.
Why are you fucking with my life?
Give that back.
Please.
It's not what it looks like.
Fikile
on the 16th of August, 2003
my sister Phumelele Khumalo
was kidnapped at birth
the same day you were born.
I don't think
I don't think you're who
you think you are, Fikile.
What I'm trying to say is
I believe your real name
is Phumelele Khumalo.
My sister.
Everyone, Puleng.
- Puleng, everyone.
- Can't believe she's here.
Why did she even come?
Never mind her. Just smile.
Something's going on.
I promise you. I didn't know.
It's true. It's all me.
I made a last-minute phone call
to invite family friends over.
I didn't think you'd mind.
Come. Let me introduce you.
- Puleng, lovely to see you again.
- Likewise.
Ah, yes.
You're friends with Fikile.
Thank you.
Hey, Dad.
When Matla told me that
KB has a new girlfriend,
I didn't realize it was you.
KB is like a son to me.
I know.
I saw the pictures the
last time I was here.
Oh, you can take it.
I know you kids of today
are incapable of keeping
away from your phones.
Yeah.
You're just mad 'cause we can use
the apps on our phones, Dad. Come on.
Um
Please excuse me.
Instagram? I've got an account.
Dude, you need to call me.
I found something on KB's dad,
and I think he might be the key to
finding out the truth about Phume.
Is everything okay in there?
Here you are.
Is everything okay, sweetheart?
You look like you're about to drop.
Um, I'm just a little hungry.
Oh, we can fix that.
Come along.
Please, please, dig in.
It's lovely. Compliments
to the chef for me.
Hey, absolutely.
Puleng, are you okay?
Are you sure?
Ever since you got
back from the bathroom
you've been checking your phone.
Leave her alone.
Puleng's fine. She just
needs to get used to us.
See how harmless we are.
- Harmless?
- Yeah.
Ever seen a jaguar on the hunt?
Apocalypto.
In other news,
we heard about the
commotion at Parkhurst.
Something about a student
and teacher affair.
It's a media fest.
The school's reputation is
gonna be ruined by this.
I wonder who the student is.
Puleng, you must be very impressive
to already be part of
the student magazine.
You were looking for baby
pictures of Fikile the other day
for the school magazine, didn't you say?
Ladies and gentlemen,
this is the kid to watch.
She was even schooling me
on music.
So kid to watch, tell us,
why did you transfer to Parkhurst?
Okay, can you adults chill
with the over-enthusiasm?
Sweetheart, we're just curious.
It seems like your girlfriend has
been doing a lot of digging.
Oh, the campaign interview
you did on Fikile.
That was priceless.
Ladies and gentlemen,
may I please introduce you
to Christiane Amanpour
our South African scene
and leading lady.
Hey, what's going on here?
Sweetheart, what's going on?
Nothing.
Puleng, what do your parents do?
Her Dad's Julius Khumalo.
He's been accused of
trafficking his own daughter.
Stop it, Fiks.
- That why you transferred to Parkhurst?
- Fiks?
Oh, sorry, and there was fighting
at your old school, right?
I would think more than anyone,
you would know not to
trust what's in the media.
- Puleng, just let it
- My dad is innocent.
Oh, yes, and he'll soon be in the clear.
At the trial.
I'm sorry?
The Khumalo kidnapping
trial starts in a few days.
Damn it. It hasn't been
released in the media yet.
I just assumed that you'd know.
I heard it discussed in my office.
May I please be excused?
Puleng? Puleng? Puleng?
Puleng?
Fuck this shit.
Welcome to the Parkhurst
High Short Film Festival.
The next movie will commence shortly.
Wade?
- Hey.
- Hey.
Didn't think this was your scene.
Your mom has me doing film reviews
seeing that Wendy's been pulled off.
She roped me into taking free photos.
- Ah.
- There's a theme here.
Free labor?
Child labor.
Wendy's going to freak out
when she hears that I'm
doing the film reviews.
It's her thing every year.
Ladies and gentlemen,
the first movie's about to start.
Let's make our way to the
Founders Hall, please.
Um, aren't you coming?
I'm meeting Puleng in a bit.
Oh.
- Yeah.
- Okay.
Wait.
Um
Maybe popcorn first?
I thought I was only supposed
to pick you up at ten.
It's okay. It's alright.
What's wrong with sis Puleng, Mom?
She's weird these days.
She's
just being a teenager, my child.
What's wrong, Puleng?
Did that boy do something?
Your trial's in a few days.
I thought we said no more lies, Baba.
Or were you planning to go
without saying anything?
I was going to tell you, Makhu.
I am so sorry.
I didn't want you to panic until
I knew how things panned out.
I wanna go to your trial.
Why not?
It's a trial, sweetheart.
The things you're going to hear
about me
Would it be true?
Some.
Some of it will be
lies wrapped in truth.
I'm just glad you're back, Papa.
I'm scared.
Took it from Matla's stash.
Your folks won't be happy
when they smell weed on you.
I'm already a disappointment.
What's one more?
Did you know Chad's wife was pregnant?
Did you know he was married?
Don't do that. Don't judge me.
And what was that with you
dishing out Puleng's business?
Puleng left me out to dry at school.
She's not as sweet as
she pretends to be, KB.
Just delete the group.
Maybe I deserve it all.
Yeah, whatever. Just delete it.
You know, I just don't know
what's going on with me anymore.
Lately, I just feel so
stupid and confused.
Yeah, tell me about it.
I just let Puleng leave like that.
I mean, she didn't exactly
wait for you to stop her.
Why do you like her so much?
Why do you like Chad?
You know
I've been good at
everything my whole life.
And everybody's always told
me what I was supposed to do.
But lately, I'm questioning everything.
Like, do I even really like swimming?
But with Chad
Chad is steady.
Was steady.
And ready to carry me.
That's why I loved him.
Is that why we never worked out?
'Cause I'm not steady like
that dick who couldn't choose
between a pregnant wife and a teenager?
Fuck, it doesn't even matter anymore.
Puleng's great, you know?
She has me thinking about
my life a little more seriously.
But just when I think she likes me,
she pulls away.
Maybe I'm Maybe I'm pulling away.
KB
I'm really sorry.
I didn't want anyone to get hurt.
Bhelekazi, it's time to
go home, sweetheart.
What exactly do they have on your dad?
My parents won't tell me anything.
They won't even let
me go to the hearing.
You can go if you want to.
Do you mean just pitch up?
What's stopping you?
That's more you than me.
This is nice.
You know, us talking like this.
Yeah.
Things are so crazy at
Parkhurst right now.
After you told Chris my real surname
Chris and Fikile made a horrible video
- of me and Dad.
- He did what?
Maybe it's my fault.
I should've just been
honest from the start.
No! You have every right not to tell
anyone what you don't want to.
I swear, if I set my eyes on Chris, nè?
Look, friend, it's going to be okay.
You'd like to think
you're some wallflower,
but ever since we were kids,
you always stood your ground
with teachers and kids.
You got shit done.
So, maybe you're reluctant to
find out more about your dad
because you're scared
of what you'll find.
Zama?
Why do you have a hockey stick?
Girl, have you seen the people
my mom brings to this house?
Isn't it crass to be
dealing everywhere you go?
I'd happily pay for your booze,
but you'd quickly drink me out
of my very large pockets.
I've been drinking you out.
We share a tab.
And bitch better have that money.
Heard from Fiks?
Really messed things
up with Zama and Mark.
Can't you all just get
along and get it on?
Uh, I was joking.
I'll see you later.
Let's talk.
I swear, that's not what I had
in mind when I asked to talk.
Broadcasting across the Cape.
Western Cape, this is
Darren, Sherlin, and Sibs
on KFM mornings!
My goodness me. Have you seen the story
that is rocking the foundations
of the city today?
What is this guy doing?
swimming coach with a pupil.
And I mean, this only
took place yesterday,
already it's everywhere.
But he said he was really
just trying to teach her
breaststroke.
- Do you know who this girl is?
- No.
It's not you, is it?
What? No.
Because if it is, I'd be
disappointed, of course,
but we'll figure it out, okay? Together.
Look, I know that I
haven't spoken to you
about sex in a while, and
things between your father and I
Ew, Mom.
Why would you think this girl is me?
Because people make mistakes.
And you have been acting very strange
ever since you started at Parkhurst.
All these secret phone conversations,
staying out late at night.
- Where were you last night?
- At Zama's.
I needed to talk to someone
about Dad's trial.
Why are you not speaking to me?
I thought you'd be happier, Puleng,
especially now with Ubaba moving back.
Instead, you are more distant.
Even Siya can see it.
That's not fair.
When was the last time you
played a game with him?
What were you doing in the
garage the other night?
- Ma, are you stalking me?
- What is going on?
Letting go of Phume is very hard.
Okay, but I am trying.
For you and Siya.
I'm sorry, Ma.
Me too.
It's just that we are going
to have to band together.
As a family.
So, are you having sex?
No.
With this KB boy?
- Ma, please.
- I'm just saying.
- Sixteen's too young.
- Yes, Mom, thank you.
- I need to talk to you.
- How'd dinner go?
That voice note you sent me
Yeah, I was doing some random
searching on social media.
- Random?
- Yeah.
Okay.
Saw a post from KB's dad.
Dug deep and then I saw
that his firm repped
an adoption agency
which was apparently part
of a trafficking syndicate.
But he was so nice.
I can't believe this.
Look, Mr. Molapo's at
the center of everything.
As the adoption agency's lawyer,
he could've covered up
the illegal adoption.
Listen, Wade
I'm just tired of hurting
people around me
because of these investigations.
Besides, I was just doing
this to help my family.
I wanna move on now.
So I'm done.
But are you not seeing this?
Mr. Molapo defended Point of
Grace, which means Fikile
It doesn't mean that she's my sister.
Nor does it mean that
she's not truly a Bhele.
All this proves is that KB's dad
is just really good at his job.
Whatever, Puleng.
Your father still needs your help.
You can just say you're not
helping because of KB.
I should have stood up
for you last night.
I'm so sorry, Puleng.
We should lock ourselves away.
Give us a real chance.
We could run off to a forest
and disappear forever.
I'd just need to take
my studio equipment.
My skateboard.
My herb.
While Parkhurst has now been forced
to deal with the viral videos
concerning your daughter
and Mr. Morgan publicly
it has also come to our attention
that a vicious chat
group has been set up
to humiliate Fikile.
Have you seen the trash
that these kids are saying?
We're on it.
But we also have to acknowledge
that Fikile is not
innocent in all of this.
He's a grown man
who took advantage
of a 17-year-old child
who happens to be my daughter.
We're all on the same side here.
Then you will agree that
the coach must be fired.
- Absolutely.
- Mr. Bhele, it's already done.
And he must never ever be allowed
to work with any other child.
Fikile is of consenting age, Mr. Bhele.
Mr. Morgan did not break any laws.
Spare me the legalities, please?
He didn't take advantage of me.
Mama, Dada, I'm sorry
to disappoint you all,
but Chad didn't take advantage of me.
Mr. Morgan has been dealt with.
And fortunately, Fikile's identity
has not reached the press.
And it will remain like that.
- I'm sorry, but they're here.
- Nicole
I don't need to remind you
the amount of money my husband
and I donate to this school.
I'm going to make one thing very clear.
I want the culprit
who's responsible for
this group chat found.
Good morning.
I'm Nicole Daniels,
principal of Parkhurst High.
You've probably all seen the video
of the argument that took
place on school grounds.
This altercation occurred
due to a staff member
being accused of having inappropriate
relations with a student.
At Parkhurst, we do not take
such accusations lightly.
Mr. Chad Morgan has been
relieved of his duties
with immediate effect,
and the student,
whose identity will remain
private for her protection,
is undergoing counseling.
Thank you.
Does she respond to your messages?
- Hey.
- Hey.
Where were you last night?
The Short Film Fest.
To do reviews.
I can't wait to read your review.
You know, the films are
usually just trash anyway.
Maybe that's why I enjoyed
writing about them.
Well, I had good company, so
Company?
- Wade.
- Wade?
Tahira, I love you,
but that is a bad idea.
I just think he's nice.
Besides, he's a junior, so
Okay, Tahira.
Hey
why weren't you at the club?
Okay, class, let's begin.
- Hey.
- Hey.
- You ready to go?
- Wade?
You can go go. Gotta go go go.
Wade, where's the meeting?
Sorry for dumping all
that on you last night.
I'm just really sad about Chad.
I was upset too.
Look, I really like Puleng.
I don't wanna ruin what I have
with her 'cause of last night.
What happened last night?
Sorry I was rude to you last
night and about my mom.
Um thanks?
Hey. Um
So, any plans tomorrow after school?
I'm not getting into this with you.
With all due respect, Mrs. Daniels
I thought as the first female
principal of Parkhurst,
you'll take matters of sexual
impropriety more seriously.
Coach Chad loses his job,
and Fikile just gets counseling.
What kind of
How I decide disciplinary
matters is not your concern.
Fikile is the child in this situation.
But so am I, ma'am.
But I lost my magazine. What for?
I'd like to say something.
Zama.
Bitch!
- Bitch?
- How long have you been here?
For like an hour or so.
You look weird. What's up?
She's a teenager.
Yeah, but my parents don't know
I'm going to court though.
I'm coming with you.
We can bounce school
like the good old days.
Yeah?
Yeah.
- Fikile's the side piece?
- Hmm?
I knew no one could be that perfect.
How did the press find out about this?
How is such a simple high school story
making such waves?
It's because it's Parkhurst.
We need to consider moving
her out of that school.
I don't wanna move.
Oh, my heart.
My baby.
Evidently,
your principal has no control
of that school, sweetheart.
Don't even get me started
with that Puleng girl
I knew she was trouble the
minute I laid my eyes on her.
I don't care about Puleng.
I'm not moving.
Fikile!
Fikile Bhele?
Hey, what's wrong with you, young lady?
Nwabisa, please!
Nwabi
No need to be hasty.
The school year is almost over.
If you think this "rich boy
coming all the way to the
other side of the tracks"
act of yours is cute, think again.
What?
I just missed how sexy you are.
Well, you've seen me. Bye.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
Wait.
You're not only using the things
I tell you against my friend,
but you're also screwing men.
His name is Mark.
Oh, wow.
Kisses only fix things in rom-coms.
I like movies.
Shut up, Chris.
Zama, I really like you.
I think we should try dating again.
And Mark?
I like Mark too.
- Wow.
- He's mature, come on, and kind.
I think the three of us
could make some magic.
Polygamy?
How the hell is that gonna work out?
Look
I'm sorry I exposed Puleng, okay?
She's done way worse to my friend.
Puleng has been through a lot.
I mean, she wouldn't
intentionally hurt Fikile.
You know, she's liked the girl
ever since her birthday party.
And I always tease her
and say that she has, like,
a fixation, you know, like Fiks-ation?
It's cool, right?
Whoo! Oh.
Hey. Hey, whoa. I got you.
Just close your eyes. Come here.
Close your eyes.
I've never felt anything
like that before.
I used to do it before
I picked up skating.
I would stand right there,
and it would piss everyone off.
But I just didn't care.
The sound of the wheels, dude
was so soothing.
Yeah, and I just wanted
to show it to you,
especially with how tough your
transition into Parkhurst has been.
By the way, our song is playing
on the radio this weekend.
- What?
- Yeah.
Oh, my!
I'm so proud of you, KB.
I love you, Puleng.
Yo, KB, party tonight.
What the hell are we doing at school?
You're about to find out.
If the alarm goes off,
people are getting busted.
Be still, sister.
We do this all the time.
I mean, we can still
go home if you want.
Uh, no.
YOLO, right?
Yeah!
Yeah.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Wait. Wait, wait.
What?
- Let's catch up with them later.
- What? Are you okay?
So
I realized I was pretty awkward
at the skate park earlier.
- Yeah, sure, it's cool.
- No.
It's
I've been nervous about
what's happening between us.
I've never really had
someone I could rely on.
It's really nice to have someone
that I can really count on.
And kiss on.
No one has ever told me
they loved me like that before.
And I've never said it to anyone.
What if
What if the more we date,
you discover things about me
and you realize you don't
wanna be with me anymore?
I love you, KB.
I need to tell you about
something that happened.
I don't care.
I love you.
Baba.
Thank you.
Baba.
She's back.
Puleng, where have you been?
We've been trying to call you.
Is that alcohol I smell on you?
I was out with friends.
Baba, why are the police here?
Are they here to take you?
No, Makhu, they
Somebody broke into the house.
Thankfully, they didn't steal anything.
Yeah.
They didn't take my Xbox.
How stupid are these thieves?
So who are these friends
that you were out with?
Drinking?
Whoever broke in here
wasn't looking to steal anything.
What could they have been looking for?
- Not sure.
- I am talking to you.
You have a pending criminal hearing?
Perhaps this is linked to it.
Has anyone noticed someone unfamiliar
lurking about the house recently?
Maybe even a car parked outside.
I am talking to you, Puleng. Answer me.
Puleng?
What is wrong with you?
We have been worried sick
about you all evening
because no one could reach you.
What's wrong?
They took my laptop.
And exactly why were the cameras
and alarm turned off last night?
Oh, wow, Wade.
I love that one.
Can I speak to you for a minute?
Okay, I guess I'll be back.
Somebody broke into my house last night.
Did anyone get hurt?
Well, my laptop was taken.
And the DNA test kit,
which I never even used.
Isn't that strange?
Whatcha thinking?
So for the past few days, it's like
it's like someone's
been following me, a car.
A dark SUV with some emblem on it.
It followed me last night to
school. Am I being paranoid?
What were you doing
at school last night?
Wade?
Am I being paranoid?
It's probably nothing, but if you
feel like you're being followed,
you should probably let someone know.
I'm sorry. Um
Describe the emblem again.
Well, it had it had something.
It looked like ripples
or a hook or an anchor.
I don't know.
Do you know the Sotho
word for river or stream?
Sidebar. We need to talk
about Nguni privilege.
Okay, Brenda Jaxa.
In Sesotho, a river or stream
is often referred to as Molapo.
Molapo?
As in KB's dad?
No.
Is this the emblem?
Mr. Molapo defends
Point of Grace agency,
the very adoption agency
involved in trafficking babies
and changing identities.
Mrs. Bhele couldn't have any children.
Then, out of nowhere,
she has one with a wrongly
dated birth certificate
by Brenda Jaxa.
And Mrs. Bhele had a panic attack
in the meeting with my parents.
It's not 100 percent proof, but
Puleng
you know what this means, right?
Puleng?
Fikile is my sister.
Puleng?
Puleng?
Hey, hey, hey. What's going on?
Is this about last night?
No. I just
I need to go home.
Okay, well, let me take you then.
I don't regret anything
about last night.
You're not doing anything!
Make them get out!
What do you want me to do?
I don't know!
I don't know why ♪
You treat me like a criminal ♪
We were just together though ♪
You're the most beautiful
Some wanna get buff like John Cena ♪
We used to be cool ♪
When I used to come through ♪
Are you happy? Are you happy?!
- Ma'am, you need to leave!
- Get off me!
You broke my family.
I'm sorry.
You're You're sorry?
I hope you're done.
I've requested an Uber for you.
Are you sure you want me to leave?
Six months pregnant.
By yourself?
Your Uber's here.
Where are you going?
That is none of your business.
I'm meeting a colleague.
What, do you want me to
pay a cancellation fee?
For fuck sakes. I'm a charity
case to you, aren't I?
Oh, shut up, Chad!
All I've done is love you!
- All I've done is make room for you!
- Room?
What room, when it's
all about Riley's career
that pays for everything?
I will not apologize
for being able to afford a
lifestyle that we both wanted!
What do you want from me?
I was the one who stood by
you through your injury.
I'm the one who helped you
get your life back on track.
Back on track? You never
wanted a high school coach.
Poor Chad fucking Morgan.
Sleeping with every tramping student
that'll open her legs for him,
just because he can't handle
being taken care of
by a grown-ass woman!
I never asked you to
take care of me, Riley!
Do you know what? Just get
the fuck out of my house!
Get out! Get the fuck out of my house!
Leave! Leave!
Just go!
Baba?
What would you do
if you could help out one
person that you love
but it would mean hurting someone
that you really care about?
I guess it depends who it is.
But what's going on, Makhu?
Solving our problems is
not your job, Puleng.
We're the parents.
Come here, my child.
The trial will soon be over.
And I'll be right back here.
You'll see.
I know I promised to save Dad, Siya.
But
is it fair to mess up KB and
Fikile's life in the process?
Do you ever feel like a spectator?
Watching your own life pass you by?
I was four when I nearly drowned.
My mom found me.
And after that, she signed
me up for swimming classes.
But lately, I'm questioning everything.
Like, do I even really like swimming?
What were you doing?
Trying to remember why I like the water.
It's just
It's been a difficult week.
Try a difficult few months.
Ever since your birthday party.
Zama said something the other day.
Apparently, Puleng's had
this fixation on you
before she even moved to Parkhurst.
She even used the word fixation.
You met Puleng at your party, right?
The next thing I know,
she's transferred schools
and interviewing me at Parkhurst.
No, wait.
She was at the inter-house
gala with my bag.
Then suddenly, she changes her
surname, and she cozies up to you.
I say we go to her locker,
see what we find there.
No.
If Puleng has a problem with me,
she'll tell it to my face.
Your Worship,
the defendant, Mr. Julius Khumalo,
is being charged with assisting
in the planning and
performing of a crime
against his own child,
an infant by the name
of Phumelele Khumalo,
in violation of Childcare
Act 74 of 1983.
How do you plead?
Not guilty.
Baby Khumalo was abducted
from the hospital
mere hours after she was born.
The state will prove that
on the 14th of May, 2003,
three months before the birth
and abduction of baby Khumalo,
that the defendant
registered his child
with an adoption agency,
Point of Grace,
an agency that has since
come under investigation
for the participation
in child trafficking.
The state will also prove
that the defendant
engaged with the agency
with the specific intent
to give up his own child.
And that in the three months prior,
told his wife
to get an abortion.
And despite her refusal
Here you go, sir.
Hey, Puleng.
No school today?
Of course.
The trial is today. I'm sorry, my girl.
But do you need a ride home?
My driver can take you.
Won't be necessary, sir. Thanks.
Well, if you insist.
But be careful.
Little girls shouldn't wander
alone in this part of town.
Why are you here, sir?
I'm a defense attorney
keeping tabs on a case of
interest for a client.
Who was that?
KB's dad.
- Oh.
- Zama
I need to tell you the truth
about why I moved to Parkhurst.
I
Fikile?
Can we finally settle this now?
You didn't just come here
'cause you got into trouble
at your old school, did you?
Now, I thought it was cute at first,
your obsession with me
since my birthday party.
I'm not obsessed with you.
You just don't understand the truth.
Then tell me the truth!
All I know is that ever
since we made contact,
you've been sabotaging me.
- My friends, my
- We need to speak when you're calmer.
Okay? You don't understand.
I'm talking to you, Puleng!
Please, stop.
Why are you fucking with my life?
Give that back.
Please.
It's not what it looks like.
Fikile
on the 16th of August, 2003
my sister Phumelele Khumalo
was kidnapped at birth
the same day you were born.
I don't think
I don't think you're who
you think you are, Fikile.
What I'm trying to say is
I believe your real name
is Phumelele Khumalo.
My sister.