Hayden Information; Higher Ground; Episode Guide

Mended Fences

• Written by:John Mandel • Directed by:Matthew Hastings • Aired: June 9th,2000 It's parent's night at Horizon and the student are getting ready for to see their parents by decorating the school. David returns to Horizon after his mom decides not to home school him any more. Peter gives him the usual lecture with not much effort put into it. Peter is in the process of leaving the school after he feels that he doesn't have the right to be a counselor when he himself cannot deal with his own problems. He writes a speech and presents it in front of an empty couch. Scott and Shelby are painting a sign for parents? night. Scott tells Shelby that he missed her and she questions him why he missed her. They get into a argument with Scott proclaiming ?You can have me! I want you! What is it going to take for you to believe that I can deal with your past?? Scott gets angry in the end and leaves. As the girls do their chores chopping the wood, they find Shelby staring at Scott, while the boys try to get Scott's attention from staring at Shelby. They all talk about parents night and who they expect to see. Shelby receives the big news that her sister had ran away only to find no encouraging words from Peter. In despair of the situation, Shelby blames herself for what her sister had done. The big day comes as the parents of each student begins to fill the cabin. Auggie finds his parents excited over what he has accomplished, while Scott finds it difficult to be in the same room with his father. David on the other hand, has intention to move in on Daisy while Ezra is assigned as his newbie buddy. Juliette gets overly excited as she waits for her mom's arrival with her new step-father, Auggie feels bad for her and invites her to join his family as they eat. Juliette feels welcome and eats up a storm only to excuse herself to go to the bathroom a little while later to throw up. Scott is fed up with everything and decides to take the blame for all his actions. His dad become furious at the fact that Scott is admitting to something that wasn't his fault and leaves. He then takes a walk to tell Shelby what had happened. Their conversation came to a sudden end after the heard a small voice calling Shelby's name. Jess had decided to pay her big sister Shelby a visit. As she retells her story of what happens to her on the street, Scott begins to realize why Shelby had to do what she did to survive. He comforts Shelby as he finally begins to realize how bad it was for her out there. Peter shows Sophie his letter to resign from his position and asks Sophie to come with him. Sophie tries to convince him to stay, yet Peter is reluctant to listen because he doesn't feel he has the right to show them the right way when he couldn't control his own faults Mr. Barringer finally is able to open up to his son and tell him that it wasn't his fault for what had happened. And breaks the news that Scott that his step-mother had left Mr. Barringer asks Scott for his forgiveness and the two are able to share a moment of togetherness. Shelby decides to take her sister to see Peter. This is the part that Peter begins to realize what kind of an effect he has on the students at Horizon after listening to what Jess had to say. After she asked, ?Would you save my life too?? Peter knew that he had to stay and that nothing was going to change his mind anymore. Sophie is relieved to hear that news that Peter has decided to stay. Only to uncover a bigger surprise as Peter proposed to her. The stars are shining in the sky as Scott and Shelby look at each other across the field. Shelby approaches Scott slowly. They stare into each others eyes and kiss. A deep and obviously very meaningful kiss. She then lays her head on his shoulders as he holds her in closer. This is all happening while they play the song ?I'll Be? by Edwin McCain which I thought fit the ending perfectly.

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